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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes into the arena with . blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Machida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flay.
Flay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flay scores with a push kick.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay connects with a leg kick. Machida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida wants to slow Flay down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Machida prevents a body shot from Flay.
A bit of stalling here from Flay.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flay misses with a punch to the body.
Flay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Flay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Flay lands with a light punch inside.
Flay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flay lands a shoulder strike.
Flay lands a right hand.
Machida misses with some punches.
Flay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Flay's ribcage. Flay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flay.
Flay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Flay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Flay avoiding damage.
Flay tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Flay.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machida as Flay tries to tie him up.
Flay stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Flay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Flay looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Flay tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flay has time to react.
Machida checks a low kick from Flay.
Machida misses with a hook. Flay ducked under it nicely.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flay's hands.
Machida jabs at Flay's body.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flay lands an overhand right.
Machida throws a leg kick but Flay checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a right hand that Flay ducks under and follows up with a left that Flay also avoids with ease.
Machida throws a jab when Flay was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flay is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Flay misses with a body kick.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida tries to work over Flay's front leg with a kick but Flay checks it.
Machida jabs at Flay's body.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Flay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws a push kick but Flay slaps the foot to one side.
Flay misses with a wild body shot.
Flay throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Flay will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Flay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Flay slips a jab from Machida.
Machida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flay rather than just go for the knockout.
Flay swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Flay.
Flay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida throws a head kick but Flay moves out of range.
Flay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Flay takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Flay's shoulder, as Flay tries to avoid the shot.
Flay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Flay's ribs.
Spider Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flay ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Flay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay throws a head kick that misses.
Flay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Flay.
Flay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machida will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Machida wants to control but Flay postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Flay lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay scoring with punches and elbows.
Flay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flay throwing strikes but Machida manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Flay struggling a bit here.
Flay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flay is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay gets back to half guard.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Flay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flay wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Machida trying to control from half guard but Flay is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flay.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
Flay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flay moves away.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flay tries to clinch up.
Spider Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Machida misses.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay 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!
Flay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Flay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flay.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
Flay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Flay misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Flay.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Flay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flay cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flay was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Flay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flay moves away.
Flay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flay on the side of the head.
Flay checks a leg kick.
Flay throws a shot to the body.
Flay misses the shot to the body.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Flay.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flay will feel that in the morning.
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Flay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flay to score with a decent uppercut.
Spider Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flay blocks a leg kick.
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Flay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flay misses with a wild body shot.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flay.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Flay's head but Flay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flay avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Flay throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Flay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida takes a swing at Flay's ribcage but misses.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Flay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flay scores with a shot to the body.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flay pushes Machida away with a front kick.
Flay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flay - the referee stops the clock and Machida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flay. Machida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.
Flay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flay with the ground and pound but Machida uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flay with a nice head shot there.
Flay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flay throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flay!
Bobby Flay retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Flay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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