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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arigato Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida Alves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arigato Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Machida Alves counter with a right hand.
Machida Alves throws an off balance right hand
and Sayonara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida Alves keeping full guard, as Sayonara tries to pass.
Machida Alves wants to sweep here but Sayonara controlling him for the moment.
Sayonara throwing strikes from guard but Machida Alves blocks nicely.
Sayonara tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida Alves is retaining full guard.
Sayonara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sayonara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida Alves has his foot on Sayonara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayonara works his way back into a safe position though.
Machida Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Sayonara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sayonara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sayonara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayonara pulls his head out easily.
Sayonara is controlling the pace.
Sayonara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida Alves defending well though.
Sayonara thows a huge punch but Machida Alves dodges it nicely.
Sayonara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayonara wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Machida Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sayonara.
Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sayonara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida Alves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sayonara seems to be working for a kimura but Machida Alves defends the submission attempt.
Sayonara prevents Machida Alves from improving his position.
Sayonara is looking for a kimura but Machida Alves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sayonara to get the leverage.
Machida Alves wants to control but Sayonara is keeping busy.
Sayonara is working for a submission of some sort.
Sayonara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara lands with some strikes.
Sayonara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Machida Alves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sayonara.
Sayonara working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sayonara prevents Machida Alves from getting the reversal.
Sayonara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sayonara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Machida Alves wants to hold on but Sayonara pushes him away.
Sayonara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machida Alves tries to reverse the position but Sayonara maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sayonara is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machida Alves is looking to improve his position but Sayonara isn't that keen on the idea.
Sayonara looking to finish Machida Alves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machida Alves!
Machida Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machida Alves is breathing heavily.
Sayonara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machida Alves tries to reverse the position but Sayonara maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayonara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida Alves is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arigato Sayonara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sayonara misses with a jab to the body
and Machida Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayonara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machida Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sayonara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machida Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sayonara is in Machida Alves's guard.
Sayonara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sayonara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sayonara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sayonara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sayonara passes Machida Alves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Sayonara.
Sayonara seems to be working for a kimura but Machida Alves defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara is breathing heavily.
Machida Alves tries to roll over but Sayonara keeps him under control.
Machida Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Sayonara.
Sayonara is nestled in close to Machida Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sayonara thows a huge punch but Machida Alves dodges it nicely.
Machida Alves won't allow Sayonara to pass to mount.
Sayonara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machida Alves wants to get back to full guard but Sayonara has mounted him!
Machida Alves is bucking up trying to escape but Sayonara cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sayonara looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida Alves defends it well.
Machida Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Sayonara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sayonara throwing strikes but Machida Alves recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Sayonara prevents Machida Alves from improving his position.
Sayonara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machida Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Sayonara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Sayonara.
Sayonara swings around for an armbar but Machida Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sayonara's guard.
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machida Alves preventing the sweep.
Sayonara striking off his back but it's not causing Machida Alves any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Machida Alves from controlling successfully.
Sayonara working a defensive guard here.
Machida Alves pushes down on Sayonara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sayonara controlling the position well.
Machida Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machida Alves thows a huge punch but Sayonara dodges it nicely.
Sayonara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sayonara seems keen to control Machida Alves's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arigato Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machida Alves throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machida Alves's guard.
Sayonara tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida Alves is retaining full guard.
Machida Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara throwing strikes from guard but Machida Alves blocks nicely.
Sayonara thows a big elbow that misses.
Sayonara drops back looking for a leg! Machida Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida Alves manages to kick Sayonara off! Sayonara jumps back into Machida Alves's guard.
Sayonara trying to control but Machida Alves is working from the bottom.
Sayonara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sayonara is aware though and is defending well.
Sayonara trying to control but Machida Alves is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sayonara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara looking to pass the guard.
Sayonara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machida Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Sayonara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machida Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Sayonara.
Machida Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sayonara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sayonara is thwarting Machida Alves's attempts to control the position.
Sayonara works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida Alves defends it well.
Sayonara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machida Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
An elbow from Sayonara crashes against the mat.
Machida Alves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sayonara.
Sayonara swings around for an armbar but Machida Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sayonara's guard.
Machida Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machida Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machida Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sayonara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sayonara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sayonara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida Alves's guard.
Sayonara stopping the sweep attempt from Machida Alves.
Lyoto Machida Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayonara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sayonara preventing the sweep.
Arigato Sayonara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Machida Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Sayonara is proving a slippery customer.
Sayonarais looking to pass into half guard but Machida Alves pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machida Alves is in guard.
Sayonara pulls Machida Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Machida Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machida Alves wants to control from the top but Sayonara keeps moving.
Sayonara pulls Machida Alves in to control the position.
Machida Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sayonara striking off his back but it's not causing Machida Alves any problems.
Machida Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida Alves postures up in Sayonara's guard and throws a big left but Sayonara blocks it.
Machida Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arigato Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sayonara 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arigato Sayonara!
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