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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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205 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harvath tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Harvath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Harvath.
Harvath throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Harvath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harvath misses with a leg kick
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harvath counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a head kick that drops Harvath to the mat! Harvath scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Harvath is rocked!
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harvath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Harvath thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Harvath throws a body kick the misses
and Harvath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvath.
Dirk Harvath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Harvath 's knee.
Harvath throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Harvath throws a nice head kick!
Harvath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Harvath counters with a solid body kick.
Machida looks gassed!
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvath thumps Machida with a low kick.
Harvath tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harvath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Harvath misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Harvath looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Harvath throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harvath throws a body kick the misses
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Harvath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Harvath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvath misses with a leg kick.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvath.
Harvath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Harvath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Harvath slips the punch.
Harvath tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Harvath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida misses with an uppercut. Harvath saw that one coming.
Harvath throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harvath throws a solid leg kick but Machida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harvath.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Harvath misses with a kick to the body.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvath.
Harvath connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harvath cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Harvath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harvath takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Harvath.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvath. Harvath obviously looking to wear him down.
Dirk Harvath is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvath wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Harvath misses with a kick to the body
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Harvath will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harvath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Harvath is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Harvath looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Harvath backing up. Harvath nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Harvath is predictable there
and Machida counters with a head 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!
Harvath doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvath. Harvath obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harvath. That's going to slow Machida down.
Harvath wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Harvath ducks down to avoid it.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harvath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harvath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Harvath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvath closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Harvath was not able to check.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Harvath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvath throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harvath misses with a low kick.
Harvath throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Harvath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvath thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machida if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvath misses with a leg kick.
Harvath is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida checks a low kick from Harvath.
Harvath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Harvath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harvath throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harvath.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harvath tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Harvath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harvath lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Harvath misses with a body kick.
Harvath misses with a wild body shot.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Harvath connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida throws a jab when Harvath was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Harvath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Harvath is out of range.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath tries to clinch up.
Harvath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harvath misses with a low kick.
Harvath throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Harvath counters with a nice body kick.
Harvath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvath misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harvath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Harvath counters with a nice leg kick.
Harvath throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harvath misses with a straight right.
Harvath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harvath throws a body kick that misses.
Harvath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvath.
Harvath is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harvath misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida lands the left hand.
Harvath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harvath is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harvath.
Harvath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harvath's calf.
Machida blocks a head kick by Harvath.
Harvath takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Harvath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvath checks a low kick from Machida.
Harvath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Harvath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harvath throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvath thinking.
Harvath missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvath tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvath.
Harvath throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Harvath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harvath 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Harvath!
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hype
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