Post by The Sandmen on Nov 26, 2013 22:51:56 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Koscheck can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Koscheck's knee!
Koscheck hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Koscheck is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto Machida just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Lyoto done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Good movement from Koscheck
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Koscheck moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Koscheck
Koscheck wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
A punch from Josh Koscheck
gets blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Koscheck launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Koscheck launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Koscheck's chin with an uppercut while Koscheck lands some great crosses.
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Good front kick from Koscheck!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Koscheck steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koscheck throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Josh Koscheck throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Lyoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Lyoto!
Koscheck stumbles backwards after that one!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Josh Koscheck throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Koscheck is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a low kick
Josh Koscheck blocks.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck throws a looping right hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Koscheck throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Koscheck is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck tries to open up Lyoto with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lyoto is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Lyoto
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Lyoto's ribs
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck 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!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Koscheck's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lyoto and Koscheck circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
A bad move from Josh Koscheck
almost puts his head in the path of Lyoto's kick.
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Koscheck fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A bad move from Josh Koscheck
almost puts his head in the path of Lyoto's kick.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
0:53 Round 3 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Koscheck moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Lyoto
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks those punches
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Koscheck blocks them effectively.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Brutal combination from Lyoto Machida!
Koscheck is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg...
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck catch Lyoto Machida's left arm and tries a kimura
Lyoto Machida holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Koscheck is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Koscheck and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Koscheck is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in side 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Josh Koscheck is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Koscheck 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!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Lyoto staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lyoto's face!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Lyoto staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Lyoto staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Lyoto Machida's arm and tries an armbar!
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Koscheck is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Koscheck launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Lyoto Machida's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Lyoto taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Submission (Armbar) at 1:49 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 31/48 (65%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 10/16 (62%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Unimpressive debut from Machida. Unimpressed.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Koscheck can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Koscheck's knee!
Koscheck hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Koscheck is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto Machida just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Lyoto done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Good movement from Koscheck
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Koscheck swings again, only to get countered once more! Koscheck is looking bad here!
Koscheck moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Koscheck
Koscheck wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
A punch from Josh Koscheck
gets blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Koscheck launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Koscheck launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Koscheck's chin with an uppercut while Koscheck lands some great crosses.
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Good front kick from Koscheck!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Koscheck steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koscheck throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Josh Koscheck throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Lyoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Lyoto!
Koscheck stumbles backwards after that one!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Josh Koscheck throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Koscheck is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a low kick
Josh Koscheck blocks.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck throws a looping right hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Koscheck throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Koscheck is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck tries to open up Lyoto with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lyoto is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Lyoto
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Lyoto's ribs
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck 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!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Koscheck's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lyoto and Koscheck circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
A bad move from Josh Koscheck
almost puts his head in the path of Lyoto's kick.
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Koscheck fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A bad move from Josh Koscheck
almost puts his head in the path of Lyoto's kick.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
0:53 Round 3 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Koscheck moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Lyoto
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks those punches
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Koscheck blocks them effectively.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Brutal combination from Lyoto Machida!
Koscheck is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Koscheck's Chin is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg...
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck catch Lyoto Machida's left arm and tries a kimura
Lyoto Machida holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Koscheck rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Koscheck is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Koscheck and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Koscheck is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in side 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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck 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!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Josh Koscheck is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Koscheck 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!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Lyoto staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lyoto's face!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Lyoto staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
That punishment by Josh Koscheck has left Lyoto staggered! Josh Koscheck should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Lyoto Machida's arm and tries an armbar!
Lyoto's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto struggles to free himself
Koscheck is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Koscheck launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Lyoto Machida's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Lyoto taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Submission (Armbar) at 1:49 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 31/48 (65%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 10/16 (62%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Unimpressive debut from Machida. Unimpressed.