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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Menezes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Menezes stands and steps away. Machida gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes takes the fight into the clinch.
Menezes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machida regains guard immediately.
Menezes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Menezes controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Menezes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Menezes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruno Menezes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Menezes shoots in.
Machida looks for a takedown but Menezes sprawls well.
Menezes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menezes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menezes is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machida thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Menezes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruno Menezes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida tries to bench press Menezes off him but Menezes keeps the position.
Menezes staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menezes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machida to his feet.
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Menezes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Menezes 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.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Menezes's knee momentarily.
Menezes tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Menezes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menezes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Menezes.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruno Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menezes is taking a breather. Machida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Menezes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruno Menezes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Menezes which made him look bad.
Menezes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes darts in trying to clinch
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Menezes tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida is looking to clinch but Menezes is avoiding it.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Menezes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Menezes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menezes looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Menezes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Menezes needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Menezes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menezes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida tries to hold on but Menezes postures up.
Menezes controlling his opponent.
That's four 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 tries to hold on but Menezes postures up.
Machida throwing hammer fists to the chest of Menezes. What's that going to do exactly?
Menezes content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruno Menezes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menezes moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Menezes. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Menezes darts in trying to clinch
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida cracks Menezes with a solid left hand.
Menezes managing to control the position.
Menezes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Menezes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machida thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Menezes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machida keeping full guard, as Menezes tries to pass.
Menezes content to stall in guard here.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruno Menezes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Menezes is pulling down on Machida's head to control his posture.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes controlling the position.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Menezes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menezes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Menezes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruno Menezes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Menezes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Menezes.
Menezes darts in trying to clinch
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menezes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Menezes happy to just control the position for now.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Menezes.
I've got Menezes 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Menezes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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