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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bang (ranked 3151 p4p, 300 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 4010 p4p, 352 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida throws a right hand that Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bang also avoids with ease.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machida wants to stand but Bang is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Bang is proving a slippery customer.
Bang wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage.
Bang dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Bang with a nice head shot there.
Bang distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida working a defensive guard but Bang passes into half guard.
Bang not doing much here.
Bang working Machida over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang decides to stand up.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida works over Bang's head and body with a nice combination.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machida's guard.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bang working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machida wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Machida looks winded!
Bang stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.
Bang scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Bang backing up. Bang nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang staying out of range there.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida lands a jab to Bang's midsection.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida misses with the combination.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
Machida motions for Bang to come forward. Machida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Izzy Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Machida throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Bang counters with a quick kick to the body but Machida blocks it.
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Bang has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machida is defending well.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bang is out of range.
Bang gets a double leg takedown into Machida's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida has his feet on Bang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bang misses with a double jab.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Izzy Bang has been cut.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Machida misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Bang shoots in.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machida leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
Machida is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
Bang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bang controlling the action here.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bang slips a nice elbow through Machida's hands, connecting with Machida's forehead.
Bang escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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FIGHT
RATING
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