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Event:
SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Jase Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Arnold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida is looking to stand back up but Arnold counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Arnold working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arnold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Arnold is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it. #SUB#
Arnold in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Machida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arnold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jase Arnold!
Johnny Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'. |
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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tone throws out the jab.
Tone takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tone.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tone is working away from the top position though.
Tone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tone drops an elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Tone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Tone in his half guard.
Machida is pressing down on Tone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tone tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tone slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tone there. #SUB2#
Tone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Tone slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tone lands a nice short elbow.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tone.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Tone throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Tone postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Tone throwing strikes but missing.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Tone is proving a slippery customer.
Tone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tone landing some decent shots from guard.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tone lands a couple of digs.
Tone controlling from the top position.
Machida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tone with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Tone from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida trying to control here.
Tone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Tone.
Tone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tone works his way into side control.
Machida is letting Tone control him for a moment.
Machida wants to control but Tone postures up.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Tone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tone scoring with punches from side control.
Tone lands an elbow. #T2#
Tone working the head with strikes.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Machida throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tone controls the position.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tone scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Machida is trying to escape the position but Tone is controlling the position.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida seems a little lost for a moment, as Tone dominates the positioning.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Tone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machida down.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Tone scoring with strikes.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Machida struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone working the ground and pound.
Machida is trying to control Tone's posture but Tone avoids it.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tone lands a nice forearm strike.
Tone lands an elbow.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tone looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Tone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tone!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machida is controlling him well.#T1#
Tone stops Machida from passing to mount.
Tony Tone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Tone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Machida decides to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Tone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Tone is controlling the pace.
#T3#
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. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Tone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is not content to let Tone control the position.
Tone prevents Machida from improving his position.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Johnny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone trying to control the pace.
Tone is continuing to stall.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Tony Tone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tone 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tone!
Johnny Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'. |
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Event:
SCF 3: Bison vs. West
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Valdez clinches.
Valdez works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Valdez wants to break free but Machida has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valdez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Valdez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valdez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valdez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dominique Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Machida.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valdez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Valdez with a jab.
Dominique Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valdez lands an uppercut.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez is trying to break free.
Valdez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Valdez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Valdez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valdez avoids the head kick by Machida.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Machida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.#CL2#
Machida pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Valdez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Machida closes the distance and pushes Valdez back into the cage.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
We've been informed that Machida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez wants to break free but Machida has control.
#BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Valdez 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.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Valdez punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
#T1#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Valdez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Valdez looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida has Valdez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valdez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valdez gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Machida tries to pull guard but Valdez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dominique Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Machida.
Valdez misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Machida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valdez is trying to keep an underhook but Machida manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Valdez is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him
Still in half guard, Machida seems content to control.
Machida trying to advance position but Valdez counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Valdez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Valdez lands with a left to the head.
Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominique Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Valdez prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Machida is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Valdez presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Valdez pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez letting Machida take a breather here.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Valdez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valdez jabs at Machida's body.
Valdez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
#T1##BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Machida has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Valdez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a two punch combo.
Valdez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Valdez gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Valdez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dominique Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Machida.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valdez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valdez throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.
Valdez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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!
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valdez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valdez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez cracks Machida with a good jab.
Dominique Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Valdez!
Johnny Machida was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'. |
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Event:
SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
McConor tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
McConor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConor with a hook.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McConor lands with a nice body punch.
McConor misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McConor throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
McConor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McConor.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
McConor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machida eats them both and turns towards McConor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McConor connects with a looping right hand.
McConor lands a jab to the nose.
Machida looks winded!
McConor lands a jab to Machida's midsection.#T1#
Jab, jab by McConor - just one landing.
Machida tries to move into range but McConor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McConor.
McConor connects with a single shot there.
McConor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida blocks a head kick by McConor.
As McConor backs off Machida throws a huge counter combo but McConor manages to avoid it all.
McConor throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
McConor lands a head shot.
McConor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConor dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
McConor connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.#ROC#Machida is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McConor lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
McConor tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McConor connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can McConor finish him?
Machida closes the distance but McConor moves to the side
and McConor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConor lands with a straight right. Machida didn't see that one coming.
McConor tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConor jabs at Machida's body.
McConor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
McConor lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for McConor.
McConor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McConor scores with a nice strike.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
McConor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Nice combo by McConor! Oh, that's hurt him - Machida falls to the canvas and McConor follows him into side control.
McConor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McConor tries to stand but Machida controls the position and pulls McConor into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConor wants to get up but he can't break Machida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.#T4#
McConor 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McConor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
McConor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConor lands a jab to the head.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConor jabs Machida right on the nose. Machida blinks but takes it well.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConor throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McConor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McConor connects with a body shot.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McConor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McConor scores with a nice head shot.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregor McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConor jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McConor thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Gregor McConor is winning the standup battle so far.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Machida got wobbled bad by a big combination! McConor presses forward with punches and knees until Machida stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Machida closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor McConor!
A less than humble Gregor McConor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Johnny Machida stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Machida swinging wildly here.
Marks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Machida slips under a jab from Marks.
Machida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marks tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Desmond Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marks digs a good hook to Machida's body.
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!
Marks throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Marks connects with a single shot there.
Marks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marks lands a jab.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
Machida is breathing heavily.
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!
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Marks.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marks scores with a shot to the body.
Marks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Marks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marks.
Marks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marks scores with a jab to the head.
Machida tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Marks.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marks scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marks connects with a looping right hand.
Marks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A jab from Marks finds it's way through Machida's defenses. #ROC2#Machida is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Marks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Marks.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marks lands with a good body shot.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Marks had a free shot at his head there.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marks lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marks connects with a jab.
Marks lands a nice shot to the body.
Marks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Marks thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Marks.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marks looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida 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.
Marks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Marks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marks scores with a shot to the body.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Machida might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Marks.
Marks lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Marks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Marks does it's job there.
Marks clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Marks. That snapped Machida's head back.
Johnny Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jab from Marks.
Marks cracks Machida with a hook to the temple - Machida is on wobbly legs here! Marks swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Machida falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marks wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Marks! |
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