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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Highlights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Machida.
Derek Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida cracks Santiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida lands a head kick. Santiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Machida is looking to slow Santiago down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida with a hook.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santiago. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Santiago shrugs it off though.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Santiago's head.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santiago. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida feints and then cracks Santiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santiago down.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Santiago in the body.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
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!
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santiago backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Machida.
Santiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida scores with the left hand. Santiago knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick from Machida lands but Santiago takes it in his stride.
Santiago is rocked!
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Santiago tries to avoid it.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Santiago to the ground! Machida dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Santiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Machida working Santiago over with strikes here.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machida content just to control the position here.
Machida looking to ground and pound but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Santiago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Machida.
Poor strikes thrown by Machida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machida throwing strikes here but Santiago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Machida looking to control but Santiago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santiago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santiago wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machida.
Santiago is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Machida throwing strikes here but Santiago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Machida misses with a head shot.
Machida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santiago hang on?
Machida punching from mount but Santiago doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Santiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Machida tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to ground and pound but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Santiago is trying to escape the mount.
Machida thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machida misses with a head shot.
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida throws some wild stikes that Santiago manages to avoid easily.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machida prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Machida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Machida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Santiago with an uppercut!
A left lands for Machida.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Machida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Santiago down.
Santiago misses with the body kick
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Santiago shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Santiago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Santiago shrugs it off though.
Machida feints and then cracks Santiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santiago down.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Santiago's head back.
A solid body kick from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Santiago backpedaling.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida lunges at Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santiago's hand.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big head kick from Machida and Santiago is sent sprawling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Santiago backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Santiago hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
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hype
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