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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machdoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machdoor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AVICI - LEVELS. This should be a great matchup!
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machdoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oberyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Machdoor does no damage.
Machdoor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martell is trying to get back to full guard.
Machdoor is looking to take a break and control but Martell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martell trying to control from the bottom.
Martell is refusing to be controlled, as Machdoor sits in half guard.
Machdoor prevents Martell from improving his position.
Machdoor moves into full mount! Martell won't be happy about that!
Machdoor tries to control but Martell wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machdoor is working for a guillotine from mount but Martell frees his head quite easily.
Martell tries to hold on but Machdoor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machdoor prevents Martell from getting the reversal.
Machdoor tries to control but Martell wriggling away.
Martell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machdoor seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Martell is holding on tight.
Martell wants to control but Machdoor is having none of it.
Machdoor tries to control but Martell wriggling away.
Machdoor thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell is trying desperately to improve position.
Machdoor looking to control but Martell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martell gets back to half guard.
Martell tries to get to full guard but Machdoor has control of the leg.
Martell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machdoor slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control from half guard but Martell is working away.
Martell is trying to control but can't.
Martell wants to get back to full guard.
Machdoor is thwarting Martell's attempts to control the position.
Machdoor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machdoor trying to pass the guard but Martell defending well.
Machdoor controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell won't allow Machdoor to pass to mount.
Martell trying to control but Machdoor postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machdoor connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Martell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machdoor doesn't seem phased though.
Oberyn Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machdoor tries to clinch there but Martell circles away.
Machdoor shoots in but no luck this time.
Machdoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Martell. No joy for Machdoor on that attempt.
Machdoor shoots in and drives through. Martell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machdoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machdoor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machdoor somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machdoor fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machdoor 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.
Machdoor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martell sprawls well. Martell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machdoor gets slowly back to his feet.
Machdoor looks to land a combination but Martell avoids it well.
Machdoor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martell to the ground. Machdoor is now in Martell's guard.
Martell trying to control the position.
Martell 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.
Martell pulls Machdoor in to control the position.
Martell keeping moving, preventing Machdoor from controlling successfully.
Martell trying to keep a closed guard but Machdoor is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oberyn Martell.
Martell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machdoor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machdoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyoto Machdoor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machdoor preventing the sweep.
Martell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oberyn Martell.
Machdoor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell stuffs the takedown.
Martell looks to land a body kick but Machdoor moved away.
An inside leg kick from Machdoor misses.
Machdoor lands with a right hand.
Machdoor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machdoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machdoor with a poor takedown
and Martell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machdoor's knee momentarily.
Martell misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machdoor throws a right hand that Martell ducks under and follows up with a left that Martell also avoids with ease.
Martell dodges the punch combination from Machdoor.
Martell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell swings for the body but Machdoor moves out of range.
Machdoor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martell catches Machdoor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machdoor swinging wildly here.
Machdoor fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Machdoor with that takedown attempt.
Martell misses with a low kick.
Machdoor misses with a few strikes there.
Machdoor shoots in for a double leg but Martell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machdoor is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell punishes Machdoor's body with a nice straight punch.
Machdoor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab from Martell.
Machdoor fails to land with a series of punches.
Machdoor blocks a head kick by Martell.
Machdoor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machdoor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martell swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martell blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machdoor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machdoor misses with a double jab.
Martell with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lyoto Machdoor will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Martell slaps away a takedown attempt from Machdoor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machdoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Machdoor or perhaps it was just good defense by Martell which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machdoor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machdoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell staying out of range there.
Machdoor shoots for a takedown but Martell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machdoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Machdoor moves out of range easily.
Martell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machdoor.
Lyoto Machdoor is winning the standup battle so far.
Machdoor blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell tries to land a leg kick but Machdoor saw it coming and moves away.
Martell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martell throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Machdoor misses.
Martell lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machdoor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machdoor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martell's waist but Martell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machdoor off to one side.
A combination from Machdoor does no damage.
Martell slaps away a takedown attempt from Machdoor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machdoor.
Martell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lyoto Machdoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martell moves away.
Martell throws a leg kick but Machdoor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machdoor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machdoor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machdoor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Martell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martell throws a lazy right hand but Machdoor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Machdoor does no damage.
Machdoor moves into range and clinches up with Martell.
Machdoor tries to score a body lock takedown but Martell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martell working Machdoor over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell stalling against the cage.
Machdoor takes a shot to the head.
Martell tries to throw a body punch but Machdoor avoids it by throwing Martell back against the cage.
Machdoor prevents a body shot from Martell.
Martell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martell has Machdoor pushed against the cage.
Machdoor takes an elbow to the temple.
Martell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machdoor can't get the takedown.
Martell scores with a knee to the head.
Oberyn Martell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martell.
Martell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machdoors head.
Martell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martell misses with a knee to the head.
Martell just leaning against Machdoor, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martell lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martell lands an elbow just above Machdoor 's eye.
Martell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oberyn Martell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machdoor 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyoto Machdoor!
An out of breath Lyoto Machdoor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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