Post by The Sandmen on Jan 2, 2013 14:25:14 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Lyoto Machida looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
Anderson deflects it.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Middle kick from Anderson.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Lyoto!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Lyoto Machida is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Lyoto Machida brings Anderson Silva down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to open Anderson's guard...
Anderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to open up Lyoto with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Lyoto blocks a few elbows and now Anderson Silva will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Anderson Silva is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
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 Silva was tooling Lyoto Machida for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lyoto Machida lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to Lyoto's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Lyoto's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes off of Lyoto Machida and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lyoto stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
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Round 2
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Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Lyoto Machida dodges that one moving backwards
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lyoto
this is getting worse and worse for Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
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 charge towards Lyoto Machida with a flying knee
Lyoto Machida saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Anderson steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Lyoto Machida's cheek! Lyoto stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Lyoto checks that kick!
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.
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 Silva steps back and allows Lyoto to get back to his feet.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
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.
Lyoto Machida is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto catches an ankle and Anderson is tripped to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
That hit Lyoto who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has given his back to Anderson Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto struggles in the ground trying to break Anderson's control
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Lyoto rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva was tooling Lyoto Machida for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lyoto Machida lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lyoto from the side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
Anderson Silva defends with ease.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Lyoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida jabs at Anderson
to no visible effect.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Anderson Silva
tags Lyoto.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lyoto's thigh!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
A right hand from Anderson Silva
surprises Lyoto!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Lyoto was hit by a bus!
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Anderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Anderson Silva chases Lyoto and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Lyoto steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Lyoto staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lyoto hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Lyoto steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson tries to open up Lyoto with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lyoto is trying to block them with his hands...
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Anderson is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Anderson secures the lock while Lyoto Machida refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Armbar) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/19 (53%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Silva with another win over Machida. Guess the first time was no fluke.
In other news, it's a lot more stressful watching Anderson fight at HW, cause the few shots he does take (when he is being evasive) do noticeably more damage than they did vs. the MWs. Scary.
Lyoto Machida looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
Anderson deflects it.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Middle kick from Anderson.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Lyoto!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Lyoto Machida is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Anderson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Lyoto Machida brings Anderson Silva down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to open Anderson's guard...
Anderson breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Not a desiderable position that Anderson is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Anderson's side.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to open up Lyoto with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Lyoto blocks a few elbows and now Anderson Silva will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Anderson Silva is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Anderson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
almost puts his head in the path of Anderson's kick.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
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 Silva was tooling Lyoto Machida for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lyoto Machida lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Multiple well placed knees from Anderson!
Nice hits to Lyoto's ribs! Brilliant performance from Anderson Silva
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Lyoto's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes off of Lyoto Machida and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lyoto stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
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Round 2
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Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Lyoto Machida dodges that one moving backwards
Anderson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lyoto
this is getting worse and worse for Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
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 charge towards Lyoto Machida with a flying knee
Lyoto Machida saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Anderson steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Lyoto Machida's cheek! Lyoto stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Lyoto checks that kick!
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.
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 Silva steps back and allows Lyoto to get back to his feet.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
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.
Lyoto Machida is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto catches an ankle and Anderson is tripped to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Deep breaths from Anderson Silva who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
That hit Lyoto who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has given his back to Anderson Silva who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto struggles in the ground trying to break Anderson's control
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Lyoto rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson Silva tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva was tooling Lyoto Machida for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lyoto Machida lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lyoto from the side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
Anderson Silva defends with ease.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anderson goes to the body...
He punishes Lyoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida jabs at Anderson
to no visible effect.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shovel hook by Anderson Silva
tags Lyoto.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lyoto's thigh!
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
A right hand from Anderson Silva
surprises Lyoto!
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Lyoto was hit by a bus!
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Anderson wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Anderson Silva chases Lyoto and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Lyoto steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Lyoto staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lyoto hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Lyoto steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Anderson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva tries to free his leg
Anderson Silva uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson tries to open up Lyoto with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lyoto is trying to block them with his hands...
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Anderson is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Anderson secures the lock while Lyoto Machida refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Armbar) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/19 (53%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Silva with another win over Machida. Guess the first time was no fluke.
In other news, it's a lot more stressful watching Anderson fight at HW, cause the few shots he does take (when he is being evasive) do noticeably more damage than they did vs. the MWs. Scary.