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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Zuniga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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192 cm
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Zuniga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuniga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zuniga clinches with his opponent.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Zuniga.
Machida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuniga up against the cage.
Zuniga has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Zuniga is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zuniga is trying to break free.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Zuniga shrugs off.
It looks like Felipe Zuniga has been cut.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Zuniga counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuniga blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Zuniga pushes him off.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machida working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Zuniga is breathing heavily.
Machida trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuniga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machida trying to control but Zuniga is working from the bottom.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuniga is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida stays in close to Zuniga's body and controls the position.
Machida advances to half guard.
Machida controlling the action here.
Zuniga is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
Zuniga is trying to control but can't.
Zuniga wants to get back to full guard.
Zuniga pushes Machida off but Machida dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zuniga to his feet.
Machida is looking to clinch but Zuniga is avoiding it.
Machida gets a clinch.
Machida turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Machida decides to stand back up. Machida steps back and let's Zuniga get back to his feet.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Zuniga from controlling successfully.
Zuniga won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking for a triangle but Zuniga pushes his legs off easily.
Machida 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.
Zuniga drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Zuniga off! Zuniga jumps back into Machida's guard.
Zuniga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
Zuniga tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuniga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zuniga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zuniga wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Zuniga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida has Zuniga up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida pulls Zuniga into guard.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida wants to stand up but Zuniga is controlling him.
Machida is trying to control the position but Zuniga postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuniga stands and steps away. Machida gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuniga closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Zuniga pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuniga lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuniga with a poor takedown
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Zuniga drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida darts in and clinches Zuniga up against the cage.
Zuniga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuniga throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuniga moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is stalling here.
Machida tries to pull guard but Zuniga won't allow it.
Zuniga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuniga.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Zuniga misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
Zuniga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zuniga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machida showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the action but Zuniga is working from the bottom.
Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zuniga wants to get back to his feet.
Zuniga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zuniga tries to get out of the position.
Machida works his way into full mount!
Zuniga wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zuniga wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Zuniga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Zuniga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuniga's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuniga is on top in guard.
Machida throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Machida 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.
Zuniga trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuniga's guard.
Machida won't allow Zuniga to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuniga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuniga is trying to keep Machida in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuniga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuniga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
Machida won't allow Zuniga to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zuniga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida is stalling here.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zuniga tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuniga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuniga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuniga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida wants to clinch up but Zuniga keeps it at a distance.
Machida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zuniga!
Machida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zuniga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zuniga is trying desperately to improve position.
Machida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zuniga hang on?
Machida landing strikes, looking to finish!
Machida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zuniga regains half guard.
Zuniga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is tying to control. Zuniga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zuniga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuniga is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Zuniga has his foot on Machida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machida works his way back into a safe position though.
Machida throws and elbow that misses. Zuniga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by Zuniga!
Zuniga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuniga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Felipe Zuniga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida scores with a short punch from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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