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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksander Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Konstantinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machado in particular looking to stall.
Machado is working for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Konstantinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Konstantinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Konstantinov pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
Machado not doing much here.
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konstantinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado passes the guard and advances to mount!
Machado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado avoids the attempt from Konstantinov to control.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Machado swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Konstantinov is now in Machado's guard. A big mistake from Machado there, giving up the dominant position!
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machado looking for a triangle here. Konstantinov is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Konstantinov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Machado!
A victorious John Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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