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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rizoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozmo Keinanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozmo Keinanen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rizoto Machida!
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, Ozmo Keinanen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Keinanen leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keinanen throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Keinanen misses with a body shot.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Keinanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keinanen misses with a straight right.
Keinanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keinanen thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Keinanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keinanen looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida with a poor takedown
and Keinanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozmo Keinanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida shoots in and gets a takedown into Keinanen's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keinanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keinanen is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
Keinanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keinanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinanen 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keinanen for as long as he can get away with.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rizoto Machida wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Keinanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keinanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keinanen misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Keinanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keinanen misses the jab.
Keinanen stuffs the takedown.
Keinanen scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Keinanen misses its intended target.
Keinanen with a nice cross.
Keinanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keinanen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keinanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida defending well as Keinanen loads up on a big left hand.
Keinanen looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keinanen's half guard.
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!
Machida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machida is thwarting Keinanen's attempts to control the position.
Machida is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozmo Keinanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keinanen misses with a kick to the body.
Machida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keinanen counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Rizoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keinanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keinanen connects with a single shot there.
Machida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keinanen wants to slow Machida down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida moves forwards but Keinanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keinanen thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Keinanen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keinanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Keinanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rizoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Keinanen shoots in.
Keinanen stuffs the takedown.
Keinanen lands a jab-cross combination.
Keinanen thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keinanen scores with a nice head shot.
Keinanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ozmo Keinanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Keinanen.
Machida is rocked!
Keinanen throws an overhand right that drops Machida like a sack of potatoes! Keinanen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozmo Keinanen!
After winning the bout, Ozmo Keinanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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