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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Machida has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machida is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
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.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
Machida holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Machida cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida with a hook.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Machida.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
Johnson moves out of range as Machida strikes.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chinzo Machida 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chinzo Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machida throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to control Machida's arms but Machida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chinzo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinzo Machida!
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hype
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