Post by The Sandmen on Aug 13, 2013 9:04:32 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chuck Liddell glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Iceman stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
A bad move from Chuck Liddell
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Lyoto launches a kick
Iceman checks it and keeps distance.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lyoto's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Iceman moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida checks the kick.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Chuck Liddell blocks
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Iceman and raining down combinations!
Iceman's corner looks worried!
Lyoto is holding Chuck Liddell's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
misses its target.
Iceman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Iceman moves forward and holds Lyoto
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Iceman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries to hit him with a elbow
Lyoto Machida wants nothing to do with him and pushes Iceman away
Iceman misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Chuck Liddell swings...
...no good.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Iceman has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
miss their mark.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Iceman's thigh!
Iceman hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Iceman goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Terrible one sided match... Iceman was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
Iceman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Iceman staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Iceman hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Lyoto Machida knocks Iceman out cold in a stunning fashion!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:46 Round 1
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
When Machida gets kicky, his fights get rikickulous.
Chuck Liddell glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Iceman stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
A bad move from Chuck Liddell
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Lyoto launches a kick
Iceman checks it and keeps distance.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lyoto's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Iceman moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida checks the kick.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Chuck Liddell blocks
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell blocks
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Iceman and raining down combinations!
Iceman's corner looks worried!
Lyoto is holding Chuck Liddell's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
misses its target.
Iceman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Iceman moves forward and holds Lyoto
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Iceman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries to hit him with a elbow
Lyoto Machida wants nothing to do with him and pushes Iceman away
Iceman misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Chuck Liddell swings...
...no good.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Iceman has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
miss their mark.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Iceman's thigh!
Iceman hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Iceman goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Terrible one sided match... Iceman was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
Iceman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Iceman staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Iceman hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Lyoto Machida knocks Iceman out cold in a stunning fashion!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:46 Round 1
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
When Machida gets kicky, his fights get rikickulous.