Post by The Sandmen on Dec 29, 2013 21:55:51 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Carlos Condit raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida 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.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Condit receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Condit.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Condit was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and Condit is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Condit's attemp of grappling
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Carlos Condit launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Carlos Condit checks the kick.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Condit!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Condit may be in trouble!
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
but Condit manages to dodge it
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carlos Condit! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Condit steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Condit evades.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Condit.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Condit doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Condit's jaw!
Condit's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida circles around Condit
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Condit's jaw!
Lyoto moves backwards and Carlos Condit is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
Condit ducks that one.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Solid jabs from Carlos Condit.
Lyoto defends.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Carlos Condit's face!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 2
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Brutal-looking high kick from Carlos Condit!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
almost puts his head in the path of Condit's kick.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Condit just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto quickly defends.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Condit's arms.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Condit blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Condit Hyper-extended his arm
Condit looks to be in very good shape.
Solid shot from Carlos Condit to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Carlos Condit with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Carlos Condit is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Condit looks to be in very good shape.
Carlos Condit kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Carlos Condit to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Carlos Condit is standing now.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Condit wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Condit was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Left cheek
Terrible one sided match... Condit was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Carlos Condit stumbles back.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Lyoto Machida's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Condit launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Condit misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Condit has a small cut in his Left eye
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Condit blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carlos Condit's cheek! Condit stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto moves backwards and gestures for Carlos Condit to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Carlos Condit is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto quickly defends.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Carlos Condit
misses its target.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carlos Condit! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Condit stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Carlos Condit.
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Round 3
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Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Condit's thigh!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Condit's left thigh
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida catches Carlos Condit's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Carlos Condit and moves to half guard
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Carlos Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Carlos Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Lyoto tries to open up Carlos Condit's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Condit in the side of the head
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto suddenly holds Carlos Condit's arm and tries an armbar!
Condit can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Lyoto Machida!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Lyoto
Condit is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto and Condit circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto pushes Carlos Condit and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Condit's legs repeatedly.
Condit hyper-extended his left leg
Carlos Condit seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Condit stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Low kick by Carlos Condit to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Condit's thigh!
Condit hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto pushes Carlos Condit and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Carlos Condit takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Down Condit goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Lyoto Machida's divison on notice!
Condit's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:35 Round 3
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 21/39 (54%)
Kicks 22/23 (96%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 102 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 10/36 (28%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
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 178 s
This is why I love MMA.
1) Koscheck destroys Machida.
2) Condit destroys Koscheck
3) Machida destroys Condit.
It's like Rock Paper, Scissors for goodness sake!
Carlos Condit raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida 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.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Condit receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Condit.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Condit was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and Condit is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Condit's attemp of grappling
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Carlos Condit launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Carlos Condit checks the kick.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Carlos Condit. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Condit!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Condit may be in trouble!
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
but Condit manages to dodge it
Tremendous strikes from Condit!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carlos Condit! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Condit steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Condit evades.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Condit.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Condit doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Condit's jaw!
Condit's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida circles around Condit
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Condit's jaw!
Lyoto moves backwards and Carlos Condit is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
Condit ducks that one.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Carlos Condit to fight back!
Solid jabs from Carlos Condit.
Lyoto defends.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Carlos Condit's face!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 2
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Brutal-looking high kick from Carlos Condit!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
A bad move from Lyoto Machida
almost puts his head in the path of Condit's kick.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Condit just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto quickly defends.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Condit's arms.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Condit blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Condit Hyper-extended his arm
Condit looks to be in very good shape.
Solid shot from Carlos Condit to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Carlos Condit with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Carlos Condit is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Condit looks to be in very good shape.
Carlos Condit kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Carlos Condit launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Carlos Condit to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Carlos Condit is standing now.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Carlos Condit runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Carlos Condit goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Condit wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Condit was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Left cheek
Terrible one sided match... Condit was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Carlos Condit stumbles back.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Lyoto Machida's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Condit launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Condit misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Condit has a small cut in his Left eye
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Condit blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Carlos Condit's cheek! Condit stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
Condit hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Condit's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Condit is on the ground on his back
Lyoto moves backwards and gestures for Carlos Condit to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Carlos Condit is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto quickly defends.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Carlos Condit
misses its target.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Carlos Condit! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Condit stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Carlos Condit.
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Round 3
=========================================
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Condit's thigh!
Carlos Condit continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Condit's left thigh
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida catches Carlos Condit's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Carlos Condit and moves to half guard
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Carlos Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Carlos Condit
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Lyoto tries to open up Carlos Condit's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Condit in the side of the head
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit 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 Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto suddenly holds Carlos Condit's arm and tries an armbar!
Condit can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Lyoto Machida!
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Lyoto
Condit is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Condit doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto and Condit circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Condit's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto pushes Carlos Condit and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Condit's legs repeatedly.
Condit hyper-extended his left leg
Carlos Condit seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Carlos Condit's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Condit stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Low kick by Carlos Condit to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Condit's thigh!
Condit hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto pushes Carlos Condit and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Carlos Condit moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Carlos Condit takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Down Condit goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Lyoto Machida's divison on notice!
Condit's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:35 Round 3
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 21/39 (54%)
Kicks 22/23 (96%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 102 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 10/36 (28%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
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 178 s
This is why I love MMA.
1) Koscheck destroys Machida.
2) Condit destroys Koscheck
3) Machida destroys Condit.
It's like Rock Paper, Scissors for goodness sake!