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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chinza Machida (ranked 23328 p4p, 3716 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 468 p4p, 368 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Best Way To Die. Yalixqua has chosen Stop This Flame as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chinza Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 51 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Yalixqua misses.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yalixqua.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Yalixqua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Yalixqua had a free shot at his head there.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Machida avoids it with no problem.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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.
Machida moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Yalixqua off balance momentarily.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua misses with a looping left.
Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Machida walks into a stiff left hand from Yalixqua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a right hand
and Yalixqua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machida's knee momentarily.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yalixqua momentarily.
Machida keeps Yalixqua at a distance using the push kick.
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Machida is wise to it.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yalixqua.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Yalixqua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machida connects with a leg kick.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chinza Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yalixqua throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Yalixqua off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua cracks Machida with a good jab.
A big right from Machida misses.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yalixqua lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Yalixqua scores with a spinning back kick!
Chinza Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Yalixqua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Yalixqua off balance momentarily.
Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida throws a leg kick but Yalixqua checks it.
Machida throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machida.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Yalixqua with a hook.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Yalixqua looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs.
Yalixqua appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Machida misses
and Yalixqua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yalixqua motions for Machida to come forward. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yalixqua throws a low kick, looking for Machida's leg but Machida calmly moves out of range.
Machida is looking to score with low kicks.
Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
Machida lunges at Yalixqua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yalixqua's hand.
Machida thumps Yalixqua with a low kick.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chinza Machida will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Machida.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yalixqua is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Yalixqua.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yalixqua to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily.
Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right.
Yalixqua thuds his shin into the meat of Machida's side.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Yalixqua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Yalixqua feints a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua scores with a leg kick.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yalixqua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
Yalixqua throws a solid leg kick but Machida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yalixqua.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Machida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Machida tenderised Yalixqua's leg. Yalixqua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Yalixqua feints a counter leg kick.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iaspero Yalixqua.
Well Yalixqua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iaspero Yalixqua!
A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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