Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2012 18:02:28 GMT -5
And HERE WE GO!
Special challenge catchweight bout.
Anderson Silva looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Anderson checks it.
Lyoto tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. It was easy!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Anderson ducks under...
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lyoto's thigh!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Anderson quickly defends.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches towards Anderson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Anderson seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Anderson ducks under.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
Anderson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
Lyoto checks it.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Anderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Lyoto.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lyoto's knee!
Lyoto is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anderson Silva.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Anderson Silva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida tries to open Anderson's guard...
Anderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
Anderson moves to shoot
Lyoto misses a knee.
Lyoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Anderson Silva.
Lyoto winces a bit.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Anderson.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body kick by Lyoto Machida...
is blocked.
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida falls hard on the mat with Anderson Silva on top of him
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lyoto's face!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Anderson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes Anderson's right cheek.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to Lyoto's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Anderson Silva is unable to take him down
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Anderson's knee!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Lyoto leads with a punch
Anderson Silva evades but whiffs with a counter.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Anderson Silva towards Lyoto
Anderson misses the target terribly
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Lyoto and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
Anderson goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Anderson Silva tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida swings and Anderson has to retreat
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Anderson Silva blocks.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Lyoto.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva struggles a bit before breaking Lyoto's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
A high kick from Anderson Silva
grazes Lyoto's head, but he seems okay.
A high kick from Anderson Silva
glances off Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Lyoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva is opening up on Lyoto and raining down combinations!
Lyoto's corner looks worried!
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Lyoto's right thigh
Lyoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Anderson Silva paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lyoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Lyoto Machida.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson Silva paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Anderson breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Incredible high kick!
Anderson deflects and sidesteps.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right eye
Middle kick from Anderson.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Anderson.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Lyoto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Anderson!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Anderson.
Anderson Silva and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to breaks Lyoto Machida's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Anderson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Lyoto's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Lyoto is being hit hard here!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Anderson Silva launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva shoots an incredible takedown!
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Lyoto.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Nose
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Lyoto steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Lyoto's kick.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva struggles a bit before breaking Lyoto's attemp of grappling
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lyoto!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Lyoto Machida to the mat
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Anderson Silva's head...
Anderson leans out of the way.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
Winner is Anderson Silva by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 54/98 (55%)
Kicks 15/24 (62%)
Clinch strikes 17/28 (61%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 5/6 (83%)
Time on the ground 156 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 17/56 (30%)
Kicks 4/14 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/16 (6%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 190 s
Ohhhhhhhh. Machida was SECONDS from going out. When this fight ended, he had 0% health. A good fight, but after the first round (even even even), it was kinda all Anderson. Slow at first, then building on it and almost finishing by the end. This has Anderson thinking about a move to the Heavyweight division. We'll see what the future holds. Exciting times for ManMMA.
Special challenge catchweight bout.
Anderson Silva looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Anderson checks it.
Lyoto tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Anderson blocks that. It was easy!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Anderson ducks under...
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lyoto's thigh!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Anderson quickly defends.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches towards Anderson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Anderson seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Anderson ducks under.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
Anderson is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
Lyoto checks it.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Anderson was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Lyoto.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lyoto's knee!
Lyoto is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anderson Silva.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Anderson Silva down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida tries to open Anderson's guard...
Anderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
Anderson moves to shoot
Lyoto misses a knee.
Lyoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Anderson Silva.
Lyoto winces a bit.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Anderson.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body kick by Lyoto Machida...
is blocked.
Anderson Silva is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punches from Anderson Silva.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Anderson blocks.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Anderson against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida falls hard on the mat with Anderson Silva on top of him
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lyoto's face!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Anderson rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes Anderson's right cheek.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to Lyoto's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Anderson Silva is unable to take him down
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Anderson's knee!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Lyoto leads with a punch
Anderson Silva evades but whiffs with a counter.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Anderson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Anderson Silva towards Lyoto
Anderson misses the target terribly
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Lyoto and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Anderson Silva
Anderson goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Anderson moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Anderson with a double overhooks!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Anderson Silva's ribs!
Anderson struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Anderson Silva tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida swings and Anderson has to retreat
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Anderson
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lyoto throws a low kick
Anderson Silva blocks.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Lyoto.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva struggles a bit before breaking Lyoto's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
A high kick from Anderson Silva
grazes Lyoto's head, but he seems okay.
A high kick from Anderson Silva
glances off Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Anderson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Anderson moves forward and holds Lyoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Anderson Silva seems frustrated.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva is opening up on Lyoto and raining down combinations!
Lyoto's corner looks worried!
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Lyoto's right thigh
Lyoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Anderson Silva paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lyoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson takes a break to breathe while holding Lyoto Machida.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Anderson Silva paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Anderson breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Anderson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Incredible high kick!
Anderson deflects and sidesteps.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right eye
Middle kick from Anderson.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Anderson.
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Lyoto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Good front kick from Anderson!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Anderson.
Anderson Silva and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to breaks Lyoto Machida's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Anderson launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Lyoto's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Lyoto is being hit hard here!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Anderson Silva launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva shoots an incredible takedown!
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Lyoto.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Anderson Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Nose
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Lyoto steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Lyoto's kick.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto tries to grapple
Anderson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Anderson Silva struggles a bit before breaking Lyoto's attemp of grappling
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lyoto!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Lyoto Machida to the mat
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Anderson Silva's head...
Anderson leans out of the way.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
Winner is Anderson Silva by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 54/98 (55%)
Kicks 15/24 (62%)
Clinch strikes 17/28 (61%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 5/6 (83%)
Time on the ground 156 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 17/56 (30%)
Kicks 4/14 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/16 (6%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 190 s
Ohhhhhhhh. Machida was SECONDS from going out. When this fight ended, he had 0% health. A good fight, but after the first round (even even even), it was kinda all Anderson. Slow at first, then building on it and almost finishing by the end. This has Anderson thinking about a move to the Heavyweight division. We'll see what the future holds. Exciting times for ManMMA.