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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (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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224 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zeynalabdinov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida swings for the body but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the head kick by Machida.
Zeynalabdinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Zeynalabdinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zeynalabdinov is trying to defend but Machida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zeynalabdinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zeynalabdinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the head kick by Machida.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Zeynalabdinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov has gone for a leg lock! Machida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zeynalabdinov's guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking to control.
Zeynalabdinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Machida looks gassed!
Zeynalabdinov pulls Machida in to control the position.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeynalabdinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Zeynalabdinov's legs - danger averted.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zeynalabdinov has his feet on Machida's thighs here. He's pushed Machida off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Machida screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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