Post by The Sandmen on Mar 1, 2013 19:54:30 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Mirko Cro Cop is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while John McCarthy recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
Mirko Cro Cop has fight Lyoto Machida 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 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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Mirko Cro Cop and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
Cro Cop dodges!
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Cro Cop's stops that one with his face! How is Cro Cop standing?!
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cro Cop seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Lyoto to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Lyoto
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto holds Mirko Cro Cop's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Lyoto
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Mirko Cro Cop down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Cro Cop's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground...
Lyoto knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Cro Cop has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Cro Cop manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Lyoto
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Cro Cop
who is bobbing and weaving.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Crisp uppercut by Cro Cop followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Mirko Cro Cop evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Cro Cop seems to be done!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto avoids getting cornered.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Cro Cop's jaw!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Solid shot from Mirko Cro Cop to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Lyoto ducks under...
Cro Cop pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cro Cop throws a body kick.
Blocked by Lyoto.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Lyoto easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida checks the kick.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Mirko Cro Cop throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Cro Cop evades.
Cro Cop misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Cro Cop checks it.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Lyoto moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Cro Cop wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cro Cop.
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Cro Cop has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Mirko Cro Cop is taking the best of the fight.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Cro Cop launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mirko Cro Cop fires an unorthodox punch to Lyoto's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Mirko Cro Cop
glances off Lyoto's arms.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Cro Cop launches a kick
Lyoto checks it and keeps distance.
Cro Cop has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cro Cop fires low kicks
punishing Lyoto's legs repeatedly.
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cro Cop launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cro Cop
Cro Cop wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto moves to shoot
Cro Cop misses a knee.
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Cro Cop follows Lyoto Machida
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cro Cop needs to stop playing Lyoto Machida's game or he'll get knocked out!
Incredible high kick!
Cro Cop is worried!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Cro Cop's jaw!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop launches a few punches...
Lyoto Machida dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cro Cop blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop launches a knee while holding Lyoto's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Lyoto in the abdomen
Solid shot from Mirko Cro Cop to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
A high kick from Mirko Cro Cop
falls short of the mark.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cro Cop stops that one with his ribs!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Cro Cop staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cro Cop pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John McCarthy 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 3
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Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Cro Cop 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.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop looks to be in very good shape.
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop closed his guard around Lyoto Machida.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop blocks.
Cro Cop moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Mirko Cro Cop swings...
...no good.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Cro Cop moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Cro Cop's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Mirko Cro Cop! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Good front kick from Cro Cop!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Cro Cop launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mirko Cro Cop and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Cro Cop.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Lyoto easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cro Cop blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mirko Cro Cop's cheek! Cro Cop stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Not a desiderable position that Cro Cop is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida pushes Cro Cop's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cro Cop rolls and he's now on half guard over Lyoto Machida. Nice reversal.
Mirko Cro Cop is in half guard over Lyoto
Cro Cop tries to get a side mount...
Lyoto wraps his leg around Mirko Cro Cop leg and prevents him from moving.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Cro Cop's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cro Cop tries to cover his face,
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Lyoto
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Mirko Cro Cop efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Mirko Cro Cop
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Lyoto Machida.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A left hook from Lyoto
grazes the chin of Cro Cop.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Cro Cop was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Cro Cop's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Left cheek
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Mirko Cro Cop
goes nowhere.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Incredible high kick!
Cro Cop is worried!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Lyoto breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Mirko Cro Cop with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Mirko Cro Cop is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Cro Cop launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Lyoto moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Mirko Cro Cop is standing now.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Mirko Cro Cop.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Cro Cop was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Cro Cop evades.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto moves on the ground
Lyoto Machida moves to side mount
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to open Cro Cop's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lyoto Machida. Cro Cop is unable to cover himself now!
Cro Cop's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto catch Mirko Cro Cop's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Cro Cop's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Lyoto is locking that kimura...
Lyoto is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Mirko Cro Cop holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Mirko Cro Cop and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cro Cop's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Cro Cop hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Lyoto Machida has left Cro Cop unconscious! What a finish by Lyoto Machida!
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 0:38 Round 5
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 21/61 (34%)
Kicks 7/15 (47%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 315 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 42/59 (71%)
Kicks 11/14 (79%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/14 (71%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 266 s
Lyoto Machida wins the Heavyweight title!
More of the same from this event. STRONG first few rounds, followed by complete domination by the other guy. And massive toughness from the loser.
At least we showcased some massive skill tonight, and LOTS of potential in some up and comers as well, pending neglect. Good show, folks.