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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Udalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Udalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udalla clinches.
Udalla looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida pulls guard.
Udalla prevents Machida from getting back to his feet.
Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Udalla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Udalla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Udalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Udalla passes into half guard.
Machida is looking to control Udalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida.
Udalla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Udalla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Udalla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udalla wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida has his foot on Udalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Udalla works his way back into a safe position though.
Udalla wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Udalla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Udalla is proving a slippery customer.
Udalla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Udalla escapes and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Udalla trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida tries to bench press Udalla off him but Udalla keeps the position.
Machida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Udalla lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Udalla.
Udalla throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udalla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida darts in and clinches Udalla up against the cage.
Udalla scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is striking off his back. Udalla thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Machida tries to roll over but Udalla keeps him under control.
Udalla passes to side control.
Machida tries to buck Udalla off but Udalla is having none of it.
Machida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machida moves into full guard.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Udalla defends easily.
Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Machida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machida goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Udalla is on top in guard.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Udalla defends easily.
Udalla trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Udalla slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hakeem Udalla will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Udalla circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Udalla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Leo Machida has been cut.
Udalla clinches.
Udalla trying to land knees to the body.
Udalla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Udalla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Udalla misses with a knee to the head.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Udalla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Udalla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
A knee to the head by Udalla.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udalla just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machida's brow.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Udalla blocks with his arms.
Udalla tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Udalla lands a nice elbow.
Udalla throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Udalla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Udalla's ribcage.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Udalla misses with an elbow strike.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida avoiding damage as Udalla throws knees to the body.
Machida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Udalla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hakeem Udalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Machida.
Udalla misses with a knee strike.
Machida fails to pull guard.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Udalla tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Udalla unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udalla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Udalla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Udalla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Udalla avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
Udalla tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Udalla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Udalla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries to pull guard but Udalla holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Udalla.
Udalla throws an elbow that misses.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida is working for takedown but Udalla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Udalla blocks it.
Udalla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machida avoiding damage as Udalla throws knees to the body.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Udalla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Udalla looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Udalla shrugs off.
Machida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Udalla pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida lands an elbow just above Udalla 's eye.
Udalla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida drags the fight down to the ground.
Machida working for a triangle but Udalla defends it easily.
Udalla trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to sweep here but Udalla controlling him for the moment.
Machida looking to control.
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.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Udalla on that attempt.
Machida has Udalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Udalla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Udalla pushes off an throws an elbow but Machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machida has Udalla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Udalla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Udalla tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Udalla pulls his leg out and moves away.
Udalla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udalla misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Udalla.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Udalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida instigates a clinch.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Udalla.
Udalla missing with knees to the body.
Udalla trying to land knees to the body.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Udalla.
Udalla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Udalla with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Leo Machida's cut even more.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Udalla.
Udalla lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Udalla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Udalla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Udalla.
Udalla tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Udalla avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Udalla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Udalla missing with knees to the body.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Udalla misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Udalla pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Udalla prevents it.
Udalla comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udalla tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Udalla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Udalla landing knees to the head.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Udalla.
Udalla lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Machida goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Udalla in side control.
Machida is rocked!
The cut above Leo Machida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Udalla moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Udalla finish him?
Udalla working away.
Machida tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Udalla controlling from the full mount.
Udalla is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Udalla prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hakeem Udalla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Udalla throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Udalla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machida's guard.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Udalla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Udalla passes into side control.
Machida pushes Udalla away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Udalla gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machida bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Udalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Udalla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Udalla moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Udalla's waist but Udalla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakeem Udalla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udalla is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Udalla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Udalla, against the cage.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida tries to pull guard but Udalla won't allow it.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Udalla is blocking nicely.
Udalla missing with knees to the body.
Machida looking for a takedown.
Hakeem Udalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Machida.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Udalla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Udalla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Udalla gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Udalla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Udalla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udalla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Udalla as he jumps to the side.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Udalla instigates a clinch.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hakeem Udalla has been cut.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Udalla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
A knee to the head by Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Udalla takes an elbow to the temple.
Udalla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Udalla.
Leo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udalla prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Udalla lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Machida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Udalla tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Udalla tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Udalla.
Leo Machida's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Udalla prevents it.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Machida's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hakeem Udalla!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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