Post by The Sandmen on Mar 19, 2012 14:02:29 GMT -5
ManMMA Championship!
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Lyoto Machida chants all around the place!
Junior dos Santos is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Lyoto Machida is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Junior dos Santos is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun dos Santos.
Junior dos Santos attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
dos Santos blocks.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
dos Santos launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
A wicked punch by Junior dos Santos
rocks Lyoto!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Junior dos Santos!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Junior dos Santos's punches
dos Santos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nice low kick from Lyoto
Loud pop!
dos Santos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
dos Santos measures the resilience of Lyoto's chin with an uppercut while Lyoto lands some great crosses.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
dos Santos is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
but dos Santos manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
dos Santos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
dos Santos measures the resilience of Lyoto's chin with an uppercut while Lyoto lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Junior dos Santos caliber.
Junior dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Junior dos Santos is in open guard over Lyoto
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Junior dos Santos caliber.
dos Santos tries to jump to side mount.
Lyoto Machida jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over dos Santos
Lyoto is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over dos Santos
dos Santos tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over dos Santos
Lyoto is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over dos Santos
Lyoto is in closed guard... dos Santos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
dos Santos leans back...
Lyoto eyes him warily.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
dos Santos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Junior dos Santos controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
dos Santos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Junior dos Santos looks to counter!
Junior dos Santos aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Junior dos Santos keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Junior dos Santos hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
dos Santos knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
dos Santos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Junior dos Santos tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Junior dos Santos. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto has a small cut in his Forehead
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of dos Santos's moves.
Junior dos Santos is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Junior dos Santos in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Junior dos Santos.
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Round 2
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dos Santos avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and counters with a solid straight!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
dos Santos throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Junior dos Santos is opening up on Lyoto and raining down combinations!
Lyoto's corner looks worried!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Nose
Brilliant combination from Junior dos Santos
that forces Lyoto to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
dos Santos is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto's Mouth is beginning to swell
dos Santos seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A left hook from dos Santos
grazes the chin of Lyoto.
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Junior dos Santos throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
Junior dos Santos turns out the lights for Lyoto! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right eye
Winner is Junior dos Santos by KO (Punch) at 1:23 Round 2
Statistics: Junior dos Santos
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 137 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 137 s
People at Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) will not regret paying for this ticket. dos Santos's awesome performance was worth the money.
Lyoto had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia).
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!