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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ik Lik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ik Lik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Machida!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lik tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Lik looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lik shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Lik wants to clinch.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Lik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lik wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lik, who protects the arm well.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lik keeps working.
Machida lands a nice forearm strike.
Machida trying to control the position but Lik is working away.
Lik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
Lik dodges the ground and pound from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to get an arm triangle but Lik is defending well.
Machida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lik!
Machida tries to control but Lik wriggling away.
Machida content just to control the position here.
Machida landing punches.
Machida controlling the pace for now.
Machida goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lik turns into him and now he's in Machida's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lik postures up.
Lik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lik controlling from the top position.
Lik tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Machida was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Machida shoots in but Lik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lik doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida fails with the takedown.
ik Lik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Machida.
Lik fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lik tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Machida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Lik as Machida shoots in.
Lik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida counters with a takedown into side control.
Machida controls the position from side control.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Lik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lik regains half guard there - taking advantage of Machida's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machida stalling.
Machida working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lik's thigh. Lik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Machida advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida prevents Lik from escaping the position.
Lik prevents Machida from moving into mount.
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida taking a breather here.
Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida wants to control but Lik is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Lik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida is putting a hurting on Lik here, landing some big shots from side control.
Machida takes a little break here. Lik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lik wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lik, who protects the arm well.
Machida working the head with strikes.
Machida trying to control the position but Lik is working away.
Lik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lik tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lik wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lik tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lik smiles and moves away.
Machida is looking to chop away at Lik's legs.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
ik Lik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Machida.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lik has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida jumps guard but Lik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida is trying to pull guard but Lik has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to pull guard but Lik holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Lik moves out of range easily.
Machida moves into the clinch.
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 Lik walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida darts in and clinches Lik up against the cage.
Lik working Machida over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 Lik walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lik as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lik. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Lik. Lik maintains the clinch.
Lik presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lik tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Lik clinches.
Lik breaks the clinch.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Lik ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Lik tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Lik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lik doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Lik tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lik tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Lik closes the distance and clinches.
ik Lik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lik breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
ik Lik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Machida!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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