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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Concrete Schoolyard. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
173 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida throws a series of punches but Pejkaiya avoids them all with ease.
Pejkaiya scores with a leg kick.
Pejkaiya rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Pejkaiya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pejkaiya prevents it.
Pejkaiya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pejkaiya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida blocks a body shot from Pejkaiya.
Machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pejkaiya walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pejkaiya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Pejkaiya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pejkaiya fails to land the takedown.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejkaiya manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pejkaiya's waist but Pejkaiya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Pejkaiya there.
Pejkaiya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Pejkaiya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Pejkaiya clinches with his opponent.
Machida tries to break free but Pejkaiya pushes him back against the cage.
Pejkaiya pushes Machida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pejkaiya uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pejkaiya throwing strikes but missing.
Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Pejkaiya landing some decent shots from guard.
Pejkaiya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pejkaiya postures up.
Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Pejkaiya won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya postures up.
Pejkaiya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Wanderlei Machida wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pejkaiya digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Pejkaiya moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Pejkaiya pulls Machida into guard.
Pejkaiya controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pejkaiya looking to control but Machida passes into half guard.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Pejkaiya defending well.
Pejkaiya trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is not content to let Machida control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machida lands a nice short elbow.
Pejkaiya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machida lands with a punch from half guard.
Pejkaiya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejkaiya wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Pejkaiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Pejkaiya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machida thuds a left hand into Pejkaiya's body.
Pejkaiya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pejkaiya avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pejkaiya's waist but Pejkaiya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida tries to bum rush Pejkaiya with a series of wild strikes but Pejkaiya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pejkaiya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida stuns Pejkaiya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pejkaiya misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Machida misses.
Pejkaiya misses with a few strikes there.
Pejkaiya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wanderlei Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Pejkaiya. Those never looked like landing.
Pejkaiya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pejkaiya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pejkaiya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida is looking to wear down Pejkaiya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pejkaiya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejkaiya was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida throws a series of punches but Pejkaiya avoids them all with ease.
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!
Pejkaiya tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pejkaiya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Wanderlei Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pejkaiya.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Pejkaiya. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Pejkaiya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pejkaiya misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control from half guard but Pejkaiya is working away.
Pejkaiya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pejkaiya keeps working.
Machida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Pejkaiya is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pejkaiya gets back to full guard.
Pejkaiya 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida takes a swing at Pejkaiya's ribcage but misses.
Pejkaiya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Pejkaiya tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pejkaiya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pejkaiya slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Pejkaiya's head and hops out.
Wanderlei Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Pejkaiya misses.
Pejkaiya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida scores a takedown into full mount!
Machida controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Pejkaiya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pejkaiya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machida landing strikes from the mount.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pejkaiya is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejkaiya is trying to escape the mount.
Pejkaiya is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Pejkaiya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pejkaiya gets back to half guard.
Pejkaiya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling the action here.
Pejkaiya seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida working over Pejkaiya with some ground and pound. Pejkaiya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wanderlei Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pejkaiya is trying to get back to full guard.
Pejkaiya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is nestled in close to Pejkaiya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pejkaiya sees it coming and defends easily.
Pejkaiya actively working from the bottom here.
Machida works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Machida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Machida working the ground and pound effectively.
Pejkaiya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Machida! Pejkaiya is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wanderlei Machida!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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