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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horus The Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hawk comes into the arena with August Burns Red - Meddler blaring out of the sound system. The Hawk has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Horus The Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horus The Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Hawk thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Horrible takedown by The Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hawk swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
The Hawk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Hawk.
Machida cracks a nice hook into The Hawk's ribs.
The Hawk is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
The Hawk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Hawk looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
The Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of The Hawk's side.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machida is looking to slow The Hawk down with leg kicks.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
The Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a leg kick which misses The Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as The Hawk tries to avoid it.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida lands a jab to The Hawk's midsection.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
The Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Hawk if he has to take too many more of those.
The Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida scores with a push kick.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hawk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida cracks a nice hook into The Hawk's ribs.
The Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida punishes The Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
The Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida connects with a body shot.
The Hawk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
The Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hawk.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
Machida digs a good hook to The Hawk's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Machida.
The Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
The Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida punishes The Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Hawk at a distance.
The Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machida throws a front kick that sends The Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
The Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida punishes The Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and The Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. The Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Hawk if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Machida.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
The Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida thows a body kick. The Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Machida.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hawk's calf.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Machida lands a jab to The Hawk's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Machida.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and The Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. The Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida thows a body kick. The Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Hawk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida digs a good hook to The Hawk's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Hawk at a distance.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Machida.
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!
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Machida.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Hawk's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Hawk rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of The Hawk's side.
The Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida thumps The Hawk with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Machida.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida cracks a nice hook into The Hawk's ribs.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses The Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as The Hawk tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
The Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
The Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
The Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. The Hawk shrugs it off though.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida thumps The Hawk with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
The Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Hawk. That did some damage!
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
The Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida scores with a push kick.
Machida cracks the inside of The Hawk's front leg.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida thuds a left hand into The Hawk's body.
Machida feints and then cracks The Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hawk down.
The Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of The Hawk's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and The Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. The Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
The Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
The Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida works The Hawk's body with a nice hook.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
The Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Machida keeps The Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
The Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and The Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. The Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks The Hawk in the body.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into The Hawk's torso.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida lands a nice hook to The Hawk's body. The Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida thuds a left hand into The Hawk's body.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida throws a front kick that sends The Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
The Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida is looking to slow The Hawk down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida lands a jab to The Hawk's midsection.
Machida feints and then cracks The Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hawk down.
Machida punishes The Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida lands a nice hook to The Hawk's body. The Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida thumps The Hawk with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Machida cracks a nice hook into The Hawk's ribs.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Machida.
The Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
The Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Hawk if he has to take too many more of those.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Hawk will feel that in the morning.
The Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida scores with a push kick.
Machida digs a good hook to The Hawk's body.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hawk's calf.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Hawk. That did some damage!
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida scores with a push kick.
The Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Horus The Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of The Hawk's side.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Hawk. That did some damage!
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hawk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida thows a body kick. The Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Hawk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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