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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
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199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cleveland Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Cleveland Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby scores with a nice head shot.
Crosby tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida is rocked!
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machida on the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Machida leaves Crosby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Crosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Machida.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Crosby throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Crosby misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machida.
Crosby wants to control but Machida postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby prevents Machida from moving into mount.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab lands there for Machida.
Cleveland Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Crosby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Crosby!
Crosby working to try and regain half guard.
Machida trying to control but Crosby is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Crosby is working hard here to advance position.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
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 controlling his opponent.
Crosby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crosby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crosby thinking.
Machida slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crosby checks a low kick from Machida.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby walks into a jab.
Machida avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machida wants to free his trapped foot but Crosby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida is looking to stall here but Crosby recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida being controlled here momentarily.
Cleveland Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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