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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edgar was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Edgar pushes Machine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Edgar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine prevents a body shot from Edgar. #T1#
Edgar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Edgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine prevents a body shot from Edgar.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Edgar wants to break free but Machine has control.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow. #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.
Edgar misses with the head strike.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Machine looking for a takedown.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Edgar fails to land.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Machine is trying to trip Edgar. He has hold of a leg but Edgar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine stands and throws Edgar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Machine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edgar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machine but great work by Edgar.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Edgar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edgar is controlling him well.#ES2#
Machine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Edgar looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine feints the counter takedown.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Edgar is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edgar tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Edgar defends it. #SUB2#
Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Machine 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Edgar.
A nice combination there by Machine.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine blocking some punches.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
#T1#
Edgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edgar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edgar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Edgar tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Edgar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Edgar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Edgar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Edgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Machine slips a jab from Edgar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine wants to clinch.
Edgar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Edgar.
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#TD2#
Edgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machine to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edgar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Edgar missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Edgar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frankie Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
A jab from Edgar misses.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Machine's body. Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
It looked like Edgar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machine avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
War Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
War Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Edgar, which made it look bad.
Edgar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.#CL2#
Machine has closed the distance and engaged Edgar in a clinch.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Machine has Edgar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edgar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Edgar tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Edgar back against the cage.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Edgar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machine looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Edgar stops a takedown attempt from Machine.
Edgar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankie Edgar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edgar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
#T4#
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edgar wants to break free but Machine has control.
Edgar is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edgar has his back to the cage.
Edgar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edgar prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar misses with a punch on the inside.
Edgar tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Machine lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
Machine tries for a takedown but Kirk manages to get underhooks.
Kirk wants to take the fight to the mat but Machine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Kirk gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Kirk sprawls well.#T1#
Machine shoots for a takedown but Kirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk. #TD#
Kirk is trying to trip Machine. He has hold of a leg but Machine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kirk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kirk is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirk controlling from the top position.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Machine kicks Kirk off and gets to his feet.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Machine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machine wants a takedown.
#T3#
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kirk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machine can't fight it off and eventually Kirk manages to take the fight to the floor. Machine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Machine looks winded!#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Machine looking for a takedown. #T4#
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Kirk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kirk pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirk dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk stops Machine from standing up.
Kirk works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machine enables Kirk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kirk postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Kirk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine is wriggling around but Kirk manages to pass to half guard.
Chadwick Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Kirk winds up and cracks Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirk controlling the action here.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Kirk. #T2#
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machine is trying to stand up here but Kirk is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Kirk 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.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirk prevents Machine from standing back up.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirk 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. #ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kirk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk tries to stand but Machine is controlling from the bottom.
Kirk cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.#T3#
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Machine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Kirk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kirk rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kirk has picked Machine up - he's going for a ride! Kirk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machine tries to kick Kirk off in order to stand up. Kirk Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kirk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Machine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kirk.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kirk is controlling him well.
Kirk lands a nice forearm strike.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk landing a few strikes.
Machine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk lands a nice forearm strike.
Kirk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machine down.
Kirk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirk pinned against the cage. Kirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machine to the mat! Machine manages to get full guard.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Machine gets a clinch.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirk prevents the takedown attempt.
War Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kirk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it. #ES2#
Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Machine breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kirk gets control of Machine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machine preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirk! #REVR#
Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machine to see if he's OK.
Machine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machine throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kirk lands a few punches from side control.
Machine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kirk looks up at the clock and then as Machine takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kirk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kirk cracks Machine with a big elbow.
Machine tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chadwick Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chadwick Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Kirk!
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