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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike IronJr (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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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike IronJr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida feints and as IronJr raises his hands in defense, Machida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida forces his way into half guard.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, IronJr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machida controlling the action here.
Machida seems to be looking for submissions.
IronJr is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machida trying to control but IronJr is working from the bottom.
Machida forces his way into half guard.
IronJr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
IronJr is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can IronJr avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronJr is not content to let Machida control the position.
IronJr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IronJr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machida seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IronJr wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
IronJr is defending against the submission attempts here by Machida.
IronJr wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machida is breathing heavily.
IronJr wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is pressing down on IronJr's thigh, looking to free his foot. IronJr is holding on for now.
IronJr is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida trying to mount his opponent but IronJr defends it.
Machida wants to control but IronJr is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida is working for a kimura but IronJr is defending it quite comfortably.
IronJr is doing well to control the position and prevent Machida from advancing to side control.
Machida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
IronJr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can IronJr defend it? Machida steps over the head and cranks it - IronJr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Machida!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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