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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Machida blocks a head kick by HIll.
A low kick from HIll is predictable there #CL#
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Machida jumps guard and drags HIll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst HIll is controlling him.
HIll is looking to stand up but Machida won't let him. #SUB#
Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HIll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HIll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HIll is aware though and is defending well.
Machida seems keen to control HIll's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
HIll wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida blocks the body kick.
HIll is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
HIll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
HIll moves into the clinch.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt HIll or not.
HIll is looking to control Machida's arms but Machida gets an underhook and turns him. Now HIll has his back to the cage.
HIll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Machida drags the fight down to the ground.
HIll being controlled here momentarily.
HIll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##ES#
Machida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
HIll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida has HIll pushed against the cage.#BC2#
HIll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HIll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but HIll sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
HIll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from HIll.
A combination from HIll does no damage.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by HIll.
HIll misses with a jab, cross combination.
HIll looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from HIll as Machida shoots in.
HIll tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
HIll falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
HIll throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
HIll moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.#T4#
HIll looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HIll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
HIll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus HIll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HIll's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and HIll duly obliges.
HIll looks winded!
Some wild striking there from HIll.
Machida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
HIll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Machida rushes HIll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but HIll gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but HIll pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus HIll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
HIll works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
HIll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida defending well as HIll loads up on a big left hand.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Machida backs off HIll throws a huge counter combo but Machida manages to avoid it all.
HIll looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
HIll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a good low kick that HIll was not able to check.
Machida looks for a takedown but HIll sprawls well.
HIll throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? HIll is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, HIll circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida tries for a takedown but HIll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from HIll misses.
A telegraphed right hand from HIll misses the target.
A punch combination from HIll misses. #T1#
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HIll.
A punch combination from HIll misses.
HIll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from HIll. Those never looked like landing.
HIll looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
HIll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida jabs HIll right on the nose. HIll blinks but takes it well.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
HIll throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
Machida pushes HIll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
HIll scores with a shoulder strike.
HIll wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Machida has HIll pressed against the cage, preventing HIll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
HIll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Machida pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HIll preventing the sweep.
HIll trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as HIll controls the pace.
Machida has a closed guard, preventing HIll from standing up. #T3#
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in HIll's guard. #REVR#
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
HIll 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is standing up over HIll. HIll looks to escape but Machida dives into side control.
HIll pushes Machida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Machida decides to stand back up. Machida steps back and let's HIll get back to his feet.
HIll throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
HIll closes the distance and lands a one-two.
HIll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
HIll wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
#TD#
Machida jumps guard.
Machida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machida trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Machida has HIll pulled in close to control his posture.
HIll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HIll manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus HIll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
HIll throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but HIll avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus HIll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
HIll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HIll moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida shoots in and drives through. HIll sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
HIll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
HIll misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida tries to clinch up.#T1#
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
HIll throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
HIll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
HIll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HIll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
HIll fails to land with a series of punches.
HIll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - HIll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Machida counters with a quick kick to the body but HIll blocks it.
HIll lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? HIll is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, HIll circles away and we're back to standing.
HIll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HIll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
#CL#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HIll tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing HIll back against the cage.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite HIll's efforts to push away.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but HIll gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. HIll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HIll throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for HIll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
HIll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. HIll really felt that one!
Machida looks for a takedown but HIll sprawls well.
HIll throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
HIll tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
HIll misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
HIll misses with a wild combination.
Machida tries to counter by moving into the clinch but HIll manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Machida clinches up with HIll and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
HIll manages to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
HIll wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
HIll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. HIll tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HIll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
HIll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Marcus HIll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
HIll feints a jab promting Machida to slip. HIll then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus HIll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got HIll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus HIll!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Six lands with a good body shot.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Six clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Machida pulls guard effortlessly.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Six's guard. #REVB#
Machida wants to control from the top but Six keeps moving.
Six wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Six is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Six manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Six's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Six is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Six is adopting a defensive guard.
Six avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Six 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.
Machida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Six looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Six blocks nicely.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida stops Six from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida tries to clinch but Six is having none of it. #T3#
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Six sprawls well. Six wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Six stuffs the takedown.
Six swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Six saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Test Six has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Six jabs at Machida's body.
Six digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Machida looks winded!
Six cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Six throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. #CL#
Six clinches up against the cage.
Six lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Six lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Six is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Six scores with a nice hook to the head.
Six holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!
Six lands with a light punch inside.
Six lands a body punch.
Six stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Six.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Six.
Six lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Six.
Six lands with a left to the head.
Six throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Six lands a nice shot to the body.
Six lands with a right to the head.
Six working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Six dominated that round.
That's time! Six's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Six scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Six lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Six fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Machida square on the jaw! Damn, Machida is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Six!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machida looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Machida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Lee looks winded!
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Machida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roman Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.#T2#
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roman Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Machida moves into the clinch.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee is working Machida over against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Machida is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida jumps guard but Lee stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #BC#
Machida breaks the clinch.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Machida tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida checks a low kick from Lee.#T4#
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Machida steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lee moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Machida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Machida ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Machida steps away.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Machida shoots in.
Machida tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee blocks a head kick by Machida.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Machida shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.#T3#
Machida cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Roman Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Machida slips under a jab from Lee.
Machida is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Machida 's knee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Machida goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida moves away from the strike by Lee.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee feints a counter leg kick.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Machida steps away.
Lee lands a head shot.
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?
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Lee scores with a leg kick.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Lee tries a low kick but Machida avoids it.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Machida shoots in.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Machida tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Machida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Lee!
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Event:
Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Doe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Machida forces Doe back against the cage and clinches.
Doe is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida is trying to pull guard but Doe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Machida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machida manages to end up in side control.
Machida postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida tries to score with some ground and pound. Doe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe prevents Machida from improving position.
Machida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Machida working the ground and pound but Doe is defending the strikes.
Machida is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Machida tries to move to mount but Doe blocks the move with his legs.
Machida wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Machida is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Machida decides to stand back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Machida has Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.
Machida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Machida clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.
Doe jumps guard but Machida stands there with Doe around his waist. Doe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doe uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Doe trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doe scoring with some ground and pound.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida controlling Doe's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Doe wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Machida closes the distance and pushes Doe back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Machida has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machida shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doe darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Doe into the cage. #CL#
Machida pushes Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida is pushing Doe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machida pushes Doe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Doe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Machida.
#T1#
Machida has Doe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe taking a breather.
Doe tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doe.
Doe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Doe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doe fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doe can do to turn this around?
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Doe as Machida shoots in.
Machida is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Doe has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Doe with that takedown attempt.
Machida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doe looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Machida moves into range and clinches up with Doe.
Machida keeps control of Doe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Machida jumps guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.#T4#
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Machida wants to stand and escape but Doe is having none of it.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Doe lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Doe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Doe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Doe tries to counter it with a takedown but Machida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Doe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Doe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Machida moves into range and clinches up with Doe.
Machida being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Machida manages to pull guard.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Machida has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Machida is looking to pass into half guard but Doe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doe is in guard.#REVB#
Lyoto Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doe tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Machida manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Doe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Doe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Doe. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Doe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe misses with a double jab.
Machida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida lands a head kick!
Jab from Machida.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Doe.
#T3#
Doe wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doe.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Doe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.#CL#
Machida has managed to clinch.
Doe can't break the clinch.
Doe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Doe breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Doe.
Doe doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Doe tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Doe with the counter takedown but Machida avoids it easily.
Doe throws a one two combo.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Machida sets himself, and Doe steps forward looking for the clinch! Machida avoids it this time.
Doe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyoto Machida.
I think Machida 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Event:
Trials By Fire II
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Machida.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida fails with the takedown.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##CL#
Johnson gets a clinch. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Johnson rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Machida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Johnson has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Machida breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Johnson. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Machida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.#T4#
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pushing Machida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Machida jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Machida throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Machida blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Johnson rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the cage.
Machida slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Machida tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown. #T4#
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Johnson passes to side control. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida walks into a jab.#T3#
Machida tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Machida wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
CJ Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Jab from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Machida tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Miyagi. Those never looked like landing.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyagi.
Machida darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Machida into the cage.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miyagi avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miyagi takes a step back to recover.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Machida clinches up with Miyagi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyagi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Machida has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi looking to stall.
Machida has Miyagi pushed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyagi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryota Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Machida works on Miyagi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi stalks Machida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machida's face. Machida staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Miyagi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida connects with a jab.
Miyagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Miyagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miyagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Machida decides to pull guard.
Miyagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miyagi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Miyagi stands up and waves to Machida to follow him.
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyagi counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Miyagi to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida goes for a double leg but Miyagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyagi continues to drive forward.
As Machida looks to move away, Miyagi throws a big counter combo but Machida just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Miyagi forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Machida looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida taking a breather.#BC2#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Miyagi lands a body punch.
Miyagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Miyagi taking a breather.
Machida has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machida gets control of Miyagi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position.
Machida is breathing heavily.#T1#
Machida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miyagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Miyagi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.#CL#
Miyagi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miyagi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
#BC2#
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side.
Ryota Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Miyagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet here but Miyagi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Machida's back.
Machida is covering up but some of the strikes from Miyagi are getting through and doing damage.
#T4##SUB#
Miyagi has his arm under Machida's chin here. Game over son! Miyagi squeezes tightly and Machida is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryota Miyagi!
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