Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2012 15:59:18 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Arlovski is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Andrei Arlovski and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Arlovski wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Arlovski moves forward and holds Lyoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Arlovski hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto Machida is on his back after that trip
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Arlovski launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lyoto's ribs.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Arlovski
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Arlovski's arms.
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Andrei Arlovski! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Lyoto Machida dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Arlovski misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Arlovski into his guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Andrei Arlovski looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski breaths deeply while on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Andrei Arlovski on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski leans back...
Lyoto eyes him warily.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
gets deflected.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Andrei Arlovski to the ground from the clinch...
Arlovski shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lyoto hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Arlovski who put distance between them
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Arlovski's chin with an uppercut while Arlovski lands some great crosses.
A punch from Andrei Arlovski
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Arlovski.
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Round 2
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Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Quick hook by Andrei Arlovski
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
Arlovski dodges!
Arlovski jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Arlovski hyper-extended his leg
A right hand from Andrei Arlovski
makes Lyoto stumble back!
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Nose
Solid shot from Andrei Arlovski to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Lyoto's face
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Andrei Arlovski and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Andrei Arlovski who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Lyoto Machida dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Arlovski steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Arlovski steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Arlovski receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hard blow to Arlovski's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Arlovski is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Lyoto Machida and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Lyoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Andrei Arlovski stumbles back.
Arlovski's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Andrei Arlovski is unable to take him down
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Arlovski.
Middle kick from Arlovski.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto and Arlovski circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Arlovski's thigh!
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Arlovski.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Arlovski blocks that.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Arlovski!
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Arlovski's knee!
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Andrei Arlovski to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Arlovski is with his back on the ground now.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto catch Andrei Arlovski's right arm and tries a kimura
Andrei Arlovski holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Arlovski has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Solid shots!
Arlovski's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Nose
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Arlovski.
Nicely done! Lyoto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Arlovski locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Lyoto Machida unil he can pull his arm free! Lyoto lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lyoto anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Arlovski tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Arlovski moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Arlovski!
Arlovski's Nose is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Arlovski's head
Those punches are hitting! Arlovski covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Arlovski into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Arlovski evades.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Arlovski hyper-extended his leg
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Arlovski hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Arlovski with punches
Arlovski reels from the strikes.
Arlovski steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto Machida hovers above Arlovski
Good punches to Arlovski's body.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto moves on the ground
Lyoto Machida moves to side mount
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
This is bad! Lyoto is just pounding on Andrei Arlovski's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto Machida throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Arlovski's face with those brutal elbows! Arlovski needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Arlovski staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Arlovski's eyes...
Herb Dean breaks Lyoto Machida's lock! This is over! Arlovski didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (Armbar) at 4:13 Round 4
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 28/63 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/25 (48%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 341 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/27 (85%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 341 s
*****Lyoto Machida has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
People at Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) will not regret paying for this ticket. Arlovski's awesome performance was worth the money.
Dominating performance by Lyoto who took his best game against Andrei Arlovski.
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Arlovski is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Andrei Arlovski and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Arlovski wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Arlovski moves forward and holds Lyoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Arlovski hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto Machida is on his back after that trip
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Andrei Arlovski!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Arlovski launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lyoto's ribs.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Arlovski 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.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Arlovski
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Arlovski's arms.
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Andrei Arlovski! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Lyoto Machida dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Arlovski misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arlovski leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Andrei Arlovski shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Arlovski into his guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Andrei Arlovski looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski breaths deeply while on the ground
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Andrei Arlovski on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski leans back...
Lyoto eyes him warily.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Arlovski is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Andrei Arlovski uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
gets deflected.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Andrei Arlovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Arlovski shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Andrei Arlovski to the ground from the clinch...
Arlovski shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lyoto hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Andrei Arlovski embrace and tries to move away...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Arlovski who put distance between them
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Arlovski's chin with an uppercut while Arlovski lands some great crosses.
A punch from Andrei Arlovski
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Arlovski only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Arlovski.
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Round 2
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Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Crisp uppercut by Arlovski followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Quick hook by Andrei Arlovski
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
Arlovski dodges!
Arlovski jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Arlovski hyper-extended his leg
A right hand from Andrei Arlovski
makes Lyoto stumble back!
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arlovski with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Nose
Solid shot from Andrei Arlovski to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Andrei Arlovski tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Lyoto's face
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Andrei Arlovski and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Andrei Arlovski who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Arlovski trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arlovski doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Arlovski launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Andrei Arlovski is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Arlovski tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches...
Lyoto Machida dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Arlovski steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
Andrei Arlovski launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Andrei Arlovski with a right hand.
Arlovski steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Arlovski receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Hard blow to Arlovski's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Arlovski is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
Lyoto Machida and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Lyoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Andrei Arlovski stumbles back.
Arlovski's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Arlovski grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Andrei Arlovski is unable to take him down
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Arlovski.
Middle kick from Arlovski.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto and Arlovski circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Arlovski's thigh!
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Arlovski.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Arlovski blocks that.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Arlovski!
Nice punch by Andrei Arlovski
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Arlovski's knee!
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Arlovski
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Andrei Arlovski to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Arlovski is with his back on the ground now.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto catch Andrei Arlovski's right arm and tries a kimura
Andrei Arlovski holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Arlovski has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Solid shots!
Arlovski's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Nose
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Arlovski.
Nicely done! Lyoto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Arlovski with two hooks in
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Arlovski locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Lyoto Machida unil he can pull his arm free! Lyoto lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Lyoto
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lyoto anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Arlovski tries to improve position.
Lyoto adjusts and closes his guard.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Andrei Arlovski is a bloody mess!
Arlovski moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Arlovski's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Arlovski tries to cover his face,
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Lyoto
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Arlovski!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Arlovski!
Arlovski's Nose is beginning to swell
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Andrei Arlovski's punches
Arlovski is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Arlovski's head
Those punches are hitting! Arlovski covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Arlovski into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Arlovski evades.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Arlovski clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Arlovski with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Andrei Arlovski's leg.
Arlovski hyper-extended his leg
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Arlovski hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Arlovski with punches
Arlovski reels from the strikes.
Arlovski steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Arlovski's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto Machida hovers above Arlovski
Good punches to Arlovski's body.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Arlovski
Lyoto moves on the ground
Lyoto Machida moves to side mount
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
This is bad! Lyoto is just pounding on Andrei Arlovski's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto Machida throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Arlovski's face with those brutal elbows! Arlovski needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Arlovski staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Lyoto is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Arlovski's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Arlovski's eyes...
Herb Dean breaks Lyoto Machida's lock! This is over! Arlovski didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (Armbar) at 4:13 Round 4
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 28/63 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/25 (48%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 341 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/27 (85%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 341 s
*****Lyoto Machida has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
People at Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) will not regret paying for this ticket. Arlovski's awesome performance was worth the money.
Dominating performance by Lyoto who took his best game against Andrei Arlovski.
This is the fight I would show people if I wanted to create new fans!