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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victorino Villefordt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Machida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victorino Villefordt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villefordt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Villefordt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machida.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Machida throws a low kick, looking for Villefordt's leg but Villefordt calmly moves out of range.
Villefordt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshi Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victorino Villefordt.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Villefordt throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Villefordt.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Villefordt's front leg but catches the back leg as Villefordt tries to avoid it.
Villefordt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Villefordt ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villefordt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida darts in and clinches Villefordt up against the cage.
Villefordt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villefordt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida taking a breather.
Villefordt looking to stall.
Machida could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshi Machida.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Villefordt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Villefordt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Villefordt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villefordt jumps guard but Machida stands there with Villefordt around his waist. Villefordt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Villefordt pushes off an throws an elbow but Machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Villefordt throws an elbow that misses.
Machida is stalling here.
Villefordt is trying to maintain a safe position but Machida gets an underhook and turns Villefordt into the cage.
Come on Villefordt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machida stalling in the clinch.
Villefordt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida letting Villefordt take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victorino Villefordt.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Villefordt ducks down to avoid it.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Villefordt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villefordt darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
Villefordt fails to pull guard.
Villefordt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Villefordt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Villefordt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida takes a swing at Villefordt's ribcage but misses.
Villefordt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No joy there for Villefordt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villefordt avoids the head kick by Machida.
Villefordt moves out of range of the body kick.
Villefordt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida kicks Villefordt off and gets back to his feet.
Yoshi Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villefordt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Villefordt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villefordt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victorino Villefordt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Villefordt fails to land the takedown.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Villefordt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villefordt moves away.
Villefordt shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Yoshi Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victorino Villefordt.
Villefordt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villefordt moves away.
Villefordt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Villefordt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Villefordt blocks a jab.
Villefordt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Villefordt persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Villefordt closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Villefordt pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villefordt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Villefordt shoots and misses
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Villefordt throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida lands a front kick.
Villefordt scores a takedown into full mount!
Machida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Villefordt.
Villefordt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!
Machida gets to his feet - Villefordt follows without any prompting.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villefordt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villefordt clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Villefordt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Villefordt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Villefordt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Villefordt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Villefordt stumbling back into the cage.
Machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Villefordt, pushing him back against the cage.
Villefordt letting Machida take a breather here.
Villefordt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Villefordt has his takedown stuffed
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villefordt tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Villefordt breaks the clinch.
Villefordt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Villefordt backs away looking to recover.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Villefordt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machida's guard now.
Machida uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Villefordt with a poor takedown
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Villefordt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villefordt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Villefordt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Villefordt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Machida stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villefordt tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida stalling.
Machida gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Villefordt breaks the clinch.
Machida slow jab from Villefordt misses its intended target.
Villefordt tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villefordt closes the distance but Machida moves to the side
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Machida clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Machida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machida throws a series of punches but Villefordt moves out of range.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Villefordt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Villefordt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Machida tries to bum rush Villefordt with a series of wild strikes but Villefordt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Villefordt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida throws a leg kick but Villefordt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Villefordt shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villefordt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Villefordt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villefordt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida pushes Villefordt off and gets back to his feet.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villefordt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Yoshi Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villefordt checks a leg kick.
Villefordt avoids the head kick by Machida.
Villefordt punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida wants to clinch.
Villefordt misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Villefordt's torso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machida.
Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Villefordt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Villefordt.
Yoshi Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victorino Villefordt.
Machida is looking to control Villefordt's arms but Villefordt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida just leaning against Villefordt, taking a breather.
Machida seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshi Machida.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Villefordt's knee but Villefordt avoids it well.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villefordt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Villefordt looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Villefordt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Victorino Villefordt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villefordt wants to improve his position but instead Machida has moved into half guard.
Machida stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Villefordt to get to his feet.
Villefordt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Villefordt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villefordt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Villefordt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida has Villefordt pushed against the cage.
Villefordt looking for a takedown.
Villefordt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida tries to stall but Villefordt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Villefordt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left lands for Machida.
Villefordt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victorino Villefordt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Villefordt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victorino Villefordt!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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