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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brazilian Death. Sarah Northcote acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm
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138 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Northcote misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Northcote.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Northcote is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Northcote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northcote's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida pushes down on Northcote's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Northcote looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Northcote knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northcote keeps working.
Northcote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Northcote has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machida is working away from the top position though.
Machida working the head and body with strikes.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but Northcote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Northcote looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Northcote on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Northcote has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machida is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Northcote is defending the position.
Northcote looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Northcote moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Northcote looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Northcote looks gassed!
Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote being controlled here, momentarily.
Machida stands up over Northcote, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida wants to control from the top but Northcote keeps moving.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Northcote looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida slips nicely into half guard.
Northcote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida winds up and cracks Northcote with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Northcote looking for submissions off his back.
Machida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northcote!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Northcote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida clobbers Northcote with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Northcote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Northcote somewhat.
Machida tries to bum rush Northcote with a series of wild strikes but Northcote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Northcote circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Northcote momentarily.
Northcote moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Northcote moves out of range easily.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Northcote checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Northcote blocks a head kick by Machida.
Northcote is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Dameon Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northcote moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Northcote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Northcote thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dameon Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Northcote pushes him off.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida throws a hook but Northcote blocks it.
Machida throws a one two combo.
It looks like Sarah Northcote has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northcote checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Northcote or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Northcote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Northcote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Dameon Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarah Northcote.
Northcote gets a takedown into half guard.
Northcote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Northcote eventually gives up the hold.
Northcote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida manages to get to full guard.
Machida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northcote in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northcote's guard.
Northcote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Northcote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida stands up and beckons Northcote to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northcote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sarah Northcote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Northcote shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dameon Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northcote drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Northcote has Machida in his guard.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida wanted to stand there but Northcote had control of the position.
Machida postures up in Northcote's guard and throws a big left but Northcote blocks it.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Northcote throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machida escapes and throws Northcote's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Machida 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.
Machida working away.
Northcote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Northcote's legs.
Northcote tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northcote is not content to let Machida control the position.
Northcote regains half guard.
Northcote is trying to control but Machida manages to pass to mount!
Northcote working to try and regain half guard.
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida tries to control but Northcote wriggling away.
Northcote is working to get back to half guard.
Machida landing punches.
Northcote wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida lands a heavy elbow.
Machida with a couple of short strikes.
Northcote is in a horrible position here. Machida smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount.
Machida looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Northcote can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Northcote sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Northcote tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Northcote moves into full guard.
Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida 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.
Machida trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.
Northcote being controlled here, momentarily.
Dameon Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northcote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Northcote's legs - danger averted.
Sarah Northcote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Northcote looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dameon Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dameon Machida!
Dameon Machida retains his bantamweight title!
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