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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McPheters!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPheters moves into the clinch.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McPheters as Machida tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McPheters blocks the elbow strike.
McPheters working hard to break the clinch.
McPheters looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McPheters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPheters blocks an elbow strike.
Machida lands an elbow just above McPheters 's eye.
It looks like Chris McPheters has been cut.
Machida stalls.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters is trying to break free.
McPheters can't get the takedown.
McPheters dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida tries to stall but McPheters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McPheters tries for a takedown. No joy.
McPheters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPheters manages to break the clinch.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McPheters.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for McPheters on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McPheters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent McPheters getting side control.
McPheters looks gassed!
McPheters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McPheters.
McPheters stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPheters.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPheters landing some decent shots from guard.
McPheters wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McPheters wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
McPheters thows a big elbow that misses.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris McPheters hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McPheters tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
That's four 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.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida leaves McPheters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPheters shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPheters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McPheters off to one side.
McPheters shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida lands a high kick!
McPheters throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McPheters pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPheters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McPheters avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
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 Chris McPheters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from McPheters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPheters.
McPheters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McPheters.
McPheters is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck for McPheters with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McPheters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
McPheters shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPheters's sensitive parts.
McPheters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPheters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris McPheters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPheters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow McPheters down.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chris McPheters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPheters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida throws a front kick that sends McPheters stumbling back into the cage.
McPheters walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
McPheters gets a clinch.
McPheters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McPheters tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machida just leaning against McPheters, taking a breather.
McPheters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McPheters fails to pull guard.
McPheters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida is stalling here.
McPheters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPheters blocks an elbow strike.
McPheters fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida prevents McPheters from breaking the clinch.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from McPheters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPheters.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPheters.
Machida stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McPheters's defenses.
Machida stalling in the clinch but McPheters improves position.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris McPheters's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McPheters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
McPheters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but McPheters persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
Machida lands a head kick. McPheters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McPheters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McPheters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. McPheters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McPheters looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
McPheters dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on McPheters's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McPheters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but McPheters persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks McPheters in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
McPheters blocks the body kick.
McPheters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
McPheters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Lyoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McPheters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McPheters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. McPheters takes a step back to recover.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPheters.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McPheters swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida throws a wild body kick that McPheters sees coming a mile off.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
McPheters closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. McPheters pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. McPheters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida tries to land a front kick but McPheters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
McPheters avoids a kick to the body.
Chris McPheters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPheters.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPheters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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