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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
White fails with a takedown attempt.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.#TD2#
Machado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machado winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
White wants to control but Machado passes easily into half guard.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.
White wants to control but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
White has hold of Machado's hands but Machado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Machado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Machado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Machado connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machado 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 sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Machado 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Machado feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Machado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machado stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machado is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. White manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Machado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Alexander White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Machado.#T1#
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White taking some punishment here, with Machado in his half guard.
Machado is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machado is controlling the pace.
Machado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Machado 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 scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado is controlling the pace.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machado controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of White's head. #T3#
White wants to stand back up but Machado manages to pass into side control.
Machado working the head with strikes.
Machado cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado working the head with strikes.
Machado scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#
White is rocked!
A big shot lands for Machado! That's hurt White! Will he recover? Machado fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Machado!
Marcos Machado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Machado gets a double leg takedown into Pack's guard.
Machado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pack is trying to hold Machado in close to prevent damage but Machado has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pack defending well though. #T1#
Pack tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado working over Pack with some ground and pound. Pack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machado wants to control but Pack is keeping him busy.
Machado trying to control the pace.
Machado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pack's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado is taking a breather. Pack 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 thows a huge punch but Pack dodges it nicely.
Pack moves into full guard.
Machado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pack wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.
Pack has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A punch combination from Pack misses. #TD#
Machado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pack's half guard.
Machado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pack taking some punishment here, with Machado in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Machado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pack with the counter takedown but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado dives in and grabs Pack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pack pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.#TD2#
Pack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pack can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pack defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pack looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado landing with the ground and pound.
Machado trying to control but Pack is working from the bottom.
Machado won't allow Pack to sweep him here.
Pack 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 keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Pack throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pack 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pack scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pack pulls his head out easily.
Machado wants to control but Pack is keeping busy.
Pack slips a nice elbow through Machado's hands, connecting with Machado's forehead.#T3#
Pack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pack pulls his head out easily.
Pack trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Pack trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
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.
Pack looks to land a strike but Machado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pack distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pack trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Pack trying to move into half guard but instead Machado has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado trying to control but Pack is working from the bottom.
Pack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machado's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Pack pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Machado pushes a forearm under Pack's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pack is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Machado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcos Machado waved his t-shirt featuring Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200's logo in front of the cameras.
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