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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jon fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jon fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fitch fails with the takedown.
fitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
fitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from fitch.
Machida is looking to escape.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from fitch.
fitch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machida pushes fitch off looking to stand but fitch dives back in and keeps control.
fitch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
fitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fitch slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida throws a hook but fitch blocks it.
fitch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but fitch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
fitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fitch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
fitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
fitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machida won't allow fitch to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fitch trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from fitch.
fitch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machida looks to throw the jab but fitch is out of range.
Machida throws out a powerful jab.
Machida connects with a single shot there.
It looks like jon fitch has been cut.
fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
fitch slips under a jab from Machida.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
fitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
fitch lands a heavy elbow.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
fitch looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fitch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
fitch looking to finish with strikes here!
fitch is landing with some decent strikes but Machida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
fitch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machida is bucking up trying to escape but fitch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to stand.
fitch looking to finish with strikes here!
fitch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Machida because fitch loaded up on that one.
Machida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
fitch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Machida because fitch loaded up on that one.
fitch punching from mount but Machida doing a good job of avoiding damage.
fitch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machida's face.
fitch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machida hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by fitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jon fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jon fitch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Machida misses.
fitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machida's guard.
Machida is looking to stand up but fitch isn't so interested in that idea.
fitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
fitch thows a big elbow that misses.
fitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
fitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
fitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida misses with a hook. fitch ducked under it nicely.
Machida misses the jab.
fitch gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fitch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
fitch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. fitch lands a nice short elbow.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
fitch working the head and body with strikes.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with fitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fitch thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fitch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
fitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from fitch.
fitch throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
fitch uses his free foot to push down on Machida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machida.
Machida is trying to stand up.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fitch dominating with strikes here.
fitch throws some wild stikes that Machida manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
fitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machida?
Poor strikes thrown by fitch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
fitch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by fitch.
fitch cracks Machida with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
fitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machida?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fitch looking to finish with strikes here!
fitch looking to finish Machida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machida!
fitch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
fitch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
fitch throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
fitch unloads with some shots from mount but Machida bucks and avoids them well.
fitch looking to ground and pound but Machida is blocking nicely.
jon fitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
fitch sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jon fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on jon fitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from fitch. fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
fitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida throws a jab when fitch was well out of range.
fitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but fitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida is staying active underneath fitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
fitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
fitch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machida is looking to get back to is feet but fitch passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida parries the strikes from fitch easily there. fitch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machida to escape.
fitch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
fitch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from fitch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
fitch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
fitch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machida pushes fitch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, fitch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
fitch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. fitch showed some decent athleticism there.
fitch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fitch wants to free his trapped foot but Machida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from fitch.
fitch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
fitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
fitch is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.
fitch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida won't allow fitch to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida looks to throw the jab but fitch is out of range.
fitch looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fitch moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by fitch.
fitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
fitch moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Jab from Machida.
Horrible takedown by fitch or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
fitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
fitch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to buck fitch off.
fitch working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
Machida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
fitch is staying tight to Machida's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
fitch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machida down.
And that's the end of the fight!
jon fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for fitch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jon fitch!
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energy
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RATING
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