Post by The Sandmen on Oct 26, 2013 23:26:18 GMT -5
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida 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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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Anderson stumble back!
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
Anderson Silva defends with ease.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Anderson's ribs hard
Crushing shot to Anderson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Anderson's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto throws a body kick.
Blocked by Anderson.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Lyoto's face but his move was blocked
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.
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!
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lyoto's thigh!
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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.
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 clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee towards Anderson Silva's right tight
Anderson struggles and blocks the impact.
Anderson Silva pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Lyoto ducks under.
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lyoto's jaw!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Lyoto Machida! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Lyoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
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Round 2
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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.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Anderson's thigh!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
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.
Anderson charge towards Lyoto Machida with a flying knee
Lyoto Machida saw that coming and block it wiht ease
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.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
Lyoto Machidasaw that coming and move away from danger
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab one of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Anderson lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida passes momentarily but Anderson Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
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.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Lyoto.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Anderson's legs repeatedly.
Anderson hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Anderson.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
A bad move from Anderson Silva
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Anderson stops that one with his ribs!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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
Lyoto checks that kick!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Lyoto Machida to stand up.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
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.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Lyoto Machida's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
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!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Anderson's ribs.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Anderson Silva in closed guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Lyoto Machida blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
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 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.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Anderson's abdomen
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Anderson's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
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
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson
Anderson has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under Anderson control.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
Anderson ties him up.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Anderson
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Anderson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
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 launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Anderson's chin
Good front kick from Anderson!
Lyoto stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Lyoto leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Anderson blocks with confidence
0:48 Round 4 and Anderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Incredible high kick!
Lyoto is worried!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Middle kick from Anderson.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Anderson hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto Machida is on his back after that trip
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson breaks the closed guard of Lyoto Machida and moves to half guard
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 2:40 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
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.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Lyoto Machida! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Lyoto Machida doesn't defend himself!
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 Silva tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around Anderson's arms and counters the punches.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Lyoto locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Lyoto Machida's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Anderson tries to counter Lyoto's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida passes momentarily but Anderson Silva regains full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 5
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Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Lyoto Machida's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 0:35 in the 5 round
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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Anderson 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 has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti allows Lyoto time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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 Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Anderson steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Lyoto stumbles backwards after that one!
Anderson Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left eye
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Anderson 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 that!
Anderson Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lyoto seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Lyoto's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Lyoto can take many more shots like that!
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Lyoto.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lyoto's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
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.
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Lyoto Machida who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anderson Silva is punishing Lyoto! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Lyoto was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 46/60 (77%)
Kicks 13/17 (76%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/35 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 421 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 16/38 (42%)
Kicks 10/17 (59%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 442 s
...wow. A really close 4 rounds. Anderson started to pick it up a bit at the end of Round 4, and definitely picked it up during the 5th to get the finish. Barely. Not sure where the decision would have gone, but I'm sure both guys would have wanted a finish, cause ya never know.
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida 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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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Anderson stumble back!
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
Anderson Silva defends with ease.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Anderson's ribs hard
Crushing shot to Anderson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Anderson's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto throws a body kick.
Blocked by Anderson.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida paws at Anderson.
Anderson answers with solid punches!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Anderson in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Lyoto's face but his move was blocked
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.
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!
Anderson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lyoto's thigh!
Anderson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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.
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 clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Anderson receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee towards Anderson Silva's right tight
Anderson struggles and blocks the impact.
Anderson Silva pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Anderson Silva moves forward and launches a high kick!
Lyoto ducks under.
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Anderson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lyoto's jaw!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Lyoto Machida! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Lyoto and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Anderson.
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Round 2
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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.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Anderson's thigh!
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
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.
Anderson charge towards Lyoto Machida with a flying knee
Lyoto Machida saw that coming and block it wiht ease
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.
Anderson jump forward with his knee rising
Lyoto Machidasaw that coming and move away from danger
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab one of Anderson Silva's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Anderson lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida passes momentarily but Anderson Silva sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
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.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Anderson Silva
that stun Lyoto.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Anderson's legs repeatedly.
Anderson hyper-extended his left leg
Anderson launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Anderson.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
A bad move from Anderson Silva
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Anderson stops that one with his ribs!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
Anderson Silva sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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
Lyoto checks that kick!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson moves backwards and gestures for Lyoto Machida to stand up.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anderson Silva is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
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.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Lyoto Machida's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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
Anderson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
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!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Anderson's ribs.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Anderson Silva in closed guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Lyoto Machida blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
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 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.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Anderson's abdomen
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Anderson's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
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
Anderson Silva 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 Anderson
Anderson has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under Anderson control.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
Anderson ties him up.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Anderson
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Anderson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
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 launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Anderson's chin
Good front kick from Anderson!
Lyoto stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Anderson steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Lyoto leads with a punch
Anderson Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Anderson blocks with confidence
0:48 Round 4 and Anderson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Anderson Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
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!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Incredible high kick!
Lyoto is worried!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Middle kick from Anderson.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Anderson hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto Machida is on his back after that trip
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anderson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson breaks the closed guard of Lyoto Machida and moves to half guard
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 2:40 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
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.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Lyoto Machida! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Lyoto Machida doesn't defend himself!
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 Silva tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around Anderson's arms and counters the punches.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anderson Silva rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Lyoto locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Lyoto Machida's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Anderson tries to counter Lyoto's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida passes momentarily but Anderson Silva regains full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Anderson Silva.
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Round 5
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Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Lyoto Machida's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 0:35 in the 5 round
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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva circles to get the center of the cage
Anderson Silva fakes a move and moves laterally.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Anderson 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 has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti allows Lyoto time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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 Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Anderson steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Lyoto stumbles backwards after that one!
Anderson Silva throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left eye
Anderson Silva tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
allows Anderson to land a solid head kick.
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Anderson 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 that!
Anderson Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lyoto seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Anderson is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Lyoto's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Lyoto can take many more shots like that!
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Lyoto.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lyoto's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
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.
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Lyoto Machida who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anderson Silva is punishing Lyoto! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Lyoto was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 46/60 (77%)
Kicks 13/17 (76%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/35 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 421 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 16/38 (42%)
Kicks 10/17 (59%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/15 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 442 s
...wow. A really close 4 rounds. Anderson started to pick it up a bit at the end of Round 4, and definitely picked it up during the 5th to get the finish. Barely. Not sure where the decision would have gone, but I'm sure both guys would have wanted a finish, cause ya never know.