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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mubarak Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Lynch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mubarak Machida!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lynch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
And Machida tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lynch throws a leg kick that misses.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Machida tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lynch jabs at Machida's body.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Lynch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Lynch is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Jeremy Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch tries a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Lynch checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Lynch is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Machida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machida throws a head kick that Lynch semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jeremy Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Lynch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Lynch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body. Machida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lynch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away.
Jeremy Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mubarak Machida.
Lynch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch blocks the body kick.
Lynch is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Machida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lynch takes a step back to recover.
Machida cracks the inside of Lynch's front leg.
Lynch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch misses the shot to the body.
Lynch misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lynch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and Lynch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. Lynch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lynch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynch. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynch.
Machida feints the counter takedown.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Lynch misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Lynch shrugs it off.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Lynch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Lynch throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
And Machida tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynch throws a solid leg kick but Machida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lynch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
A head kick from Machida lands but Lynch takes it in his stride.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lynch tried to counter with a leg kick but Machida avoided it.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Machida tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Machida moved away.
Lynch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lynch has got the better of the exchanges.
Lynch swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Lynch is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Lynch is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the cage. Lynch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Lynch takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Lynch throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Lynch only half commits.
Machida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Lynch.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida with the counter takedown but Lynch avoids it easily.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Lynch's torso.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Lynch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida feints a counter leg kick.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Lynch misses
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lynch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machida controls the position.
Machida wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lynch!
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machida looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to stand up.
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Lynch tries to buck Machida off but Machida takes his back!
Machida struggling to land strikes to the head as Lynch covers up.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Machida trying to control momentarily.
Machida missing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lynch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Machida go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Machida is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lynch with him. Lynch is trying to defend but Machida has an arm under the chin now! Lynch grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mubarak Machida!
Jeremy Lynch spoke after the fight, saying 'I heart you!'.
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energy
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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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