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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Declan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Walker to the ground! Machida dives into full mount looking to finish!
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Declan Walker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida controlling from the full mount.
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker working to try and regain half guard.
Machida wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machida stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Walker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walker blocks a head kick by Machida.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
Machida catches Walker napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Walker to the canvas!
Machida postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
Machida stands up from Walker's guard - Machida perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machida misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Walker slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Walker misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Walker backpedaling.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws some wild stikes that Machida manages to avoid easily.
Machida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walker unloads with some shots from mount but Machida bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Walker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Walker blocks the low kick.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Declan Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida scores with a jab. Walker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Walker slips a jab from Machida.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Declan Walker's cut is getting worse.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Walker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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 left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida checks the leg kick.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker connects with a nice looking jab.
Walker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Machida cracks the inside of Walker's front leg.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida thumps Walker with a low kick.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 cut man is working on Declan Walker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machida connects with a high kick.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machida scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Walker backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker misses with a hook.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walker's sensitive parts.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker wants to clinch but Machida slips to the side
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Walker backs away looking to recover.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Walker tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Walker has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Machida.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walker.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Declan Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker blocks a head kick by Machida.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoto Machida.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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