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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between lyoto machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and isaac newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, lyoto machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, isaac newton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from newton.
machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
machida lands a nice shot to the body.
newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around machida's waist but machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing newton off to one side.
A head kick by newton misses
and machida counters with a straight right hand.
newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
newton looks gassed!
machida lands with an overhand left.
newton throws a head kick that misses
and machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by machida.
newton stops a takedown attempt from machida.
newton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by newton as machida tries to tie him up.
newton looking for a takedown.
lyoto machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of isaac newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts machida, as that shot connected.
machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
newton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from machida.
machida tries for a takedown but newton manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, newton throws an elbow but misses.
newton is working for takedown but machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
newton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
machida tries to score a body lock takedown but newton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
newton can't get the takedown.
machida is trying to stall.
newton stops a takedown attempt from machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
newton prevents the takedown attempt.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida is trying to drag newton to the mat but newton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
machida tries for a takedown but newton manages to get underhooks.
machida is trying to force a seperation but newton has the dominant position.
machida misses with a knee strike.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
newton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but machida regains guard immediately.
newton looking to pass the guard.
newton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
newton looking to pass the guard.
newton preventing the sweep.
newton throwing strikes but missing.
machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
newton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
newton wants to pass the guard but machida is keeping the position.
newton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
newton stops machida from standing up.
machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
newton is looking to stand up but machida won't let him.
newton postures up in machida's guard and throws a big left but machida blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
machida cracks newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 shoots for a takedown but newton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
newton throws a sloppy head kick
and machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from machida. No joy for newton on that attempt.
machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as newton walks away with a smile on his face. machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
newton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as machida sprawls well. machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. newton gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for machida.
machida throws a nice head kick!
machida lands a high kick!
newton moves forwards but machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
newton is breathing heavily.
machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from machida.
machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has newton pinned against the cage. newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lyoto machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
newton misses with a combination
and newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of newton's head.
machida lands with a slapping head kick.
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from machida.
No luck with that takedown attempt from machida.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! machida slams his shin into newton's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
machida cracks the inside of newton's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from machida is defended easily by newton.
machida throws a head kick but newton moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for machida.
machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before newton has time to react.
A solid body kick from machida.
newton shoots in but no luck this time.
machida tries to clinch but newton is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for machida. That snapped newton's head back.
machida shoots in but newton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and machida counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida shoots in but no luck this time.
machida lands a jab to the head.
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
newton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt newton.
machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by newton.
machida pushes newton away with a front kick.
machida throws a head kick but newton moves out of range.
newton misses with a takedown
and machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
machida thumps newton with a low kick.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lyoto machida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
newton throws a lazy head kick
and machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and machida counters with a stiff right hand.
newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
machida throws a head kick but newton moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping newton at a distance.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
lyoto machida is winning the standup battle so far.
newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
machida slaps away a takedown attempt from newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
machida shoots in for a double leg but newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for machida.
newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around machida's waist but machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing newton off to one side.
lyoto machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of isaac newton.
machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of newton's head.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
isaac newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
machida thumps newton with a low kick.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. newton doesn't seem phased though.
newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
newton tries for a takedown but machida circles away easily
and newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
machida throws a sloppy head kick and newton moves out of range easily.
machida looks for a takedown but newton sprawls well.
machida connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
machida connects with the punch.
isaac newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida scores with a sloppy right hand. newton should have avoided that one.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
newton prevents a takedown attempt there.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but newton blocks with his arms.
machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
newton takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
machida has had enough of the clinch but newton keeps him there for the moment.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but newton blocks it with crossed arms.
newton can't get the takedown.
machida tries to circle away but newton has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of newton backwards.
machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but newton has him pressed against the cage.
newton prevents machida from breaking the clinch.
machida tries to break the clinch but newton is controlling the position.
machida landing knees to the body.
newton managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
machida looking to stall.
machida is working for takedown but newton is calmly controlling the position for now.
machida can't break the clinch.
machida avoiding damage as newton throws knees to the body.
newton is pressed up against the cage. machida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag newton down to the mat. newton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
machida scores with a jab.
machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
machida throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
machida jabs at newton's body.
Nice shot by machida.
machida scores with a shot to the body.
newton throws a sloppy head kick
and machida counters with a nice uppercut.
newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
machida lands a high kick!
machida lands a with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by machida as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from machida.
newton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by machida.
isaac newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
lyoto machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machida scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
lyoto machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lyoto machida!
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