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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ISLAND FC 19
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Machado.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch position.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Machado uses from the top position.
Machado postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machado defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machado wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Machado wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Machado throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Machado's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucio Gracie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lobtov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machado quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Lobtov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobtov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobtov.
#SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado 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.#SUB#
Lobtov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Lobtov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lobtov is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Lobtov seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Lobtov trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well. #SUB#
Lobtov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lobtov seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Lobtov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Lobtov is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Lobtov seems to be looking for submissions.
Lobtov trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Lobtov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Lobtov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobtov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lobtov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is looking to escape.
Lobtov works his way into side control.
Machado is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lobtov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Lobtov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lobtov advances to mount. #SUB#
Lobtov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machado is surviving well by controlling Lobtov's body position as best he can.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lobtov has control of Machado's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machado regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lobtov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Machado tries to clinch there but Lobtov circles away.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Lobtov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lobtov is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
Machado prevents Lobtov from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Lobtov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lobtov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lobtov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado stops Lobtov from passing to mount.
Lobtov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machado is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lobtov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lobtov wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy. #T3#
Machado is trying to control Lobtov's posture but Lobtov avoids it.
Lobtov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lobtov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lobtov is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lobtov works to advance to full mount. Machado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lobtov avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Lobtov won't let Machado get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Machado tries to hold on but Lobtov postures up.#SUB#
Lobtov looking for a guillotine from mount but Machado is having none of it.
Lobtov tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado tries to buck Lobtov off but he can't manage it.
Lobtov wants to control but Machado has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lobtov 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#
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Lobtov pushes him off.#TD#
Lobtov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Machado throws Lobtov to one side and escapes!
Machado slips a straight right by Lobtov.
Machado darts in looking for a takedown but Lobtov gets double underhooks and turns Machado into the cage.
Lobtov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Lobtov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Lobtov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.#T1##SUB#
Lobtov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lobtov defends well.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobtov is really struggling to control Machado but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lobtov pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobtov trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lobtov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Machado has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lobtov is on him like a limpet, forcing Machado back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lobtov is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Machado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lobtov uses from the top position.
Machado keeping full guard, as Lobtov tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lobtov defends it easily.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Lobtov is proving a slippery customer.
Lobtov wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lobtov controls the pace.#SUB#
Lobtov 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.
Lobtov is pushing down on Machado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machado is fighting to maintain full guard but Lobtov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lobtov wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lobtov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Lobtov eventually gives up the hold.
Machado tries to kick Lobtov off in order to stand up. Lobtov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Luis Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lobtov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Machado.
I think Lobtov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lobtov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado tries to clinch but Aabi Hassan moves away #TD2#
and Aabi Hassan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aabi Hassan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aabi Hassan is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aabi Hassan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aabi Hassan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aabi Hassan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
It looks like Aabi Hassan 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.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aabi Hassan lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado wants to control but Aabi Hassan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aabi Hassan lands a nice short elbow.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Aabi Hassan wants to stand up but Machado has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aabi Hassan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machado punching from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luis Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Machado misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Aabi Hassan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aabi Hassan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aabi Hassan defends well.#T3#
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado wants to stand up but Aabi Hassan is controlling him. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aabi Hassan controlling from the top position.
Aabi Hassan slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
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.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aabi Hassan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Aabi Hassan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aabi Hassan moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Feisal Aabi Hassan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Aabi Hassan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Feisal Aabi Hassan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aabi Hassan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Machado has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aabi Hassan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A low kick from Machado misses #TD2#
so Aabi Hassan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Machado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aabi Hassan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Machado pulls Aabi Hassan into guard.
Aabi Hassan scoring with some ground and pound.
Aabi Hassan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Aabi Hassan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aabi Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Machado is trying to keep Aabi Hassan in close.
#SUB#
Machado working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aabi Hassan has passed into half guard!
Aabi Hassan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Aabi Hassan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Machado is trying to stand back up but Aabi Hassan is controlling him
Aabi Hassan content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aabi Hassan prevents Machado from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aabi Hassan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aabi Hassan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aabi Hassan. #CL2#
Aabi Hassan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Aabi Hassan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machado regains guard.
#SUB#
Machado throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aabi Hassan escapes and throws Machado's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aabi Hassan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Machado is trying to buck Aabi Hassan off.
Machado is trying to control Aabi Hassan's posture but Aabi Hassan avoids it.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aabi Hassan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aabi Hassan is staying tight to Machado's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aabi Hassan scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machado seems a little lost for a moment, as Aabi Hassan dominates the positioning.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Aabi Hassan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machado's legs.
Aabi Hassan wants to stand but Machado has his arm trapped.
Aabi Hassan just content to control the position.
Aabi Hassan landing strikes.
Aabi Hassan controlling from side mount.
Machado bucks up and tries to throw Aabi Hassan off but instead Aabi Hassan has got his back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Feisal Aabi Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Machado throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Aabi Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that. #SUB#
Aabi Hassan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Machado to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aabi Hassan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Machado pulls down on the head and he's put Aabi Hassan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Machado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Machado waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Powers thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad.
Powers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado throws a low kick but Powers avoids it.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Luis Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Machado needs to keep his hands up - Powers had a free shot at his head there.
Powers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Powers tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Powers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Powers has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Powers is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Machado pulls Powers into guard.
#SUB#
Machado has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Powers doesn't defend quickly enough and Machado has managed to lock this one up! Can Powers escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Machado on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Machado!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luis Machado thanked Hellraiser Fightgear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado moves away from the strike by King Jr.
King Jr throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
King Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King Jr lands with a shot to the body.
King Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Last King Jr has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King Jr throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
King Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for King Jr to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Machado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luis Machado waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser Fightgear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Hamm misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado misses with the combination.
Machado tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamm throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Hamm backing up. Hamm nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice combination there by Machado.
Hamm misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamm throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Hamm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamm lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamm really is a fat lump.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hamm misses.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Hamm missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado moves out of range as Hamm strikes.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado avoids the body shot from Hamm.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamm.
Hamm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamm.
Machado moves out of range as Hamm strikes.
Machado goes for a double leg but Hamm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamm continues to drive forward.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamm.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Hamm pushes him off.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Hamm sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spanky Hamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Machado.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamm misses the target.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado looks winded!#T2#
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Hamm throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Hamm misses with a straight right.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Hamm.
Despite the aggression on Machado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machado!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamm throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Hamm misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Hamm does it's job there.
Luis Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado looks to land a combination. Hamm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hamm punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A jab lands there for Hamm.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamm.
Machado moves away from the strike by Hamm.
Hamm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Hamm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Hamm.
Machado throws a counter combo.
Hamm lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Hamm misses.
Hamm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Hamm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Hamm swinging wildly here.
Hamm throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Hamm tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamm throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamm misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spanky Hamm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamm misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado slips under a jab from Hamm.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamm throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Hamm throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Hamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamm throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamm misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamm lands a jab.
Hamm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamm stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Hamm dominated that 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.
#R2#
Hamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamm throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Hamm throws a one two combo.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamm.
Hamm misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Hamm.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machado might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hamm has got the better of the exchanges.
Hamm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hamm misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamm throws out the jab.
Hamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hamm.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamm.
Hamm throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanky Hamm is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Hamm, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Hamm against the cage but Hamm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamm.
Hamm throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hamm walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Hamm keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Hamm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Hamm misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Hamm pushes him off.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
Spanky Hamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Machado.
Machado walks into a jab.
A combination from Hamm does no damage.
Hamm throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamm misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Hamm backing up. Hamm nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hamm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hamm throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Hamm throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Hamm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamm throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Hamm throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spanky Hamm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamm takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Hamm throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Hamm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hamm misses its intended target.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamm.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamm misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Hamm.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado defending well as Hamm loads up on a big left hand.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamm circles away.
#T3#
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamm.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hamm with a body shot.
Hamm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Hamm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hamm misses.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado tries to clinch there but Hamm circles away.
No joy there for Hamm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Hamm shows good takedown defense.
Hamm throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamm throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Hamm throws a combination that misses
and Hamm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Hamm throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Hamm.
#T4#
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Hamm, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Hamm against the cage but Hamm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machado defending well as Hamm loads up on a big left hand.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Hamm counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamm looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Hamm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
The fighters circling - Hamm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamm throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Hamm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamm misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado moves to clinch but Hamm breaks away
enabling Hamm to counter with a crisp jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Hamm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamm throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado tries to clinch up
and Hamm counters with a nice body shot.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Hamm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Hamm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamm tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamm to the ground. Hamm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machado needs to keep his hands up - Hamm had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Hamm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamm misses with a looping right.
Hamm misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamm is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Hamm circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado tries to clinch but Hamm moves out of range.
Hamm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spanky Hamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Machado.
Hamm misses the jab.
Hamm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamm throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws out a counter right but Hamm avoids it with no problem.
Hamm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamm throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado tries to move into range but Hamm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamm misses with a straight left.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamm.
Hamm misses with a right hand
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machado.
Hamm misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamm.
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Hamm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamm.
Hamm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamm throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Hamm throws out a powerful jab.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Hamm.
#T3#
Hamm swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hamm throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Hamm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Hamm seems unphased.
Hamm misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamm.
Hamm scores with a hook.
Hamm stalks Machado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machado's face. Machado staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamm loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamm as he jumps to the side.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamm.
Hamm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamm throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Spanky Hamm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hamm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado tries to clinch there but Hamm circles away.
Hamm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Hamm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado staying out of range there.
Hamm misses with a double jab.
Hamm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luis Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado defending well as Hamm loads up on a big left hand.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky Hamm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamm 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky Hamm!
Spanky Hamm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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