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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GO TO SLEEP. Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
25 - 5 - 0 |
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243 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida looks gassed!
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida misses with some punches.
Noriega tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Noriega controls his hands.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Noriega blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noriega's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida lands a left hand.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida is trying to stall.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Noriega.
Machida stalling in the clinch but Noriega improves position.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Machida stalling the fight.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Machida leaning against his opponent.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida is working Noriega over against the cage.
Machida prevents Noriega from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is struggling to control the position.
Noriega can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida stalling.
Noriega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noriega lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida keeps control of Noriega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Noriega.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
A hook to the body from Noriega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noriega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Noriega's cut.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega jabs at Machida's body.
Orlando Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Noriega.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Noriega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noriega is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Noriega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Noriega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Noriega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Noriega throws a strike but Machida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Machida has his feet on Noriega's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws a leg kick
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Noriega tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Noriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Noriega with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Noriega's cut.
That's time! 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 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noriega's calf.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Machida moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renzo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noriega.
Machida tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega gets a double leg takedown into Machida's guard.
Noriega stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Noriega wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Noriega postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Noriega looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machida wanted to stand there but Noriega had control of the position.
Noriega working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida wants to get up but he can't break Noriega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noriega has his feet on Machida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Renzo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noriega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renzo Machida.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Noriega!
After the big win, Orlando Noriega made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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