Post by The Sandmen on Apr 27, 2012 11:42:07 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko is the favourite fighter of the crowd at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba).
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
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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The fight gets underway.
Lyoto moves backwards and Fedor Emelianenko is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fedor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fedor is clinching with Lyoto.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto doesn't let Fedor get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Lyoto Machida slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Fedor
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Fedor.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Fedor
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Body shots by Lyoto Machida
Solid blows to Fedor's abdomen.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Fedor
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Fedor
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Fedor's legs repeatedly.
Fedor hyper-extended his left leg
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Fedor with punches
Fedor reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Incredible high kick!
Fedor is worried!
Terrible one sided match... Fedor was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Fedor has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left eye
Fedor steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Lyoto Machida and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fedor 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 takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
Fedor dodges!
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Fedor was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fedor attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Fedor's head
Those punches are hitting! Fedor covers his head!
Fedor has a small cut in his Right cheek
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto grab one of Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Fedor Emelianenko landed hard on his back
Lyoto is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 2
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Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Fedor was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Lyoto launches a kick
Fedor checks it and keeps distance.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
land on Fedor.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Lyoto and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Fedor.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lyoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Fedor Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Fedor with punches
Fedor reels from the strikes.
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Fedor was not intelligently defending himself!
Fedor's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Uppercut) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 158 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 167 s
People at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) will not regret paying for this ticket. Lyoto's awesome performance was worth the money.
Fedor Emelianenko had a nightmare here today. He should be ashamed of his performance in this fight.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Lyoto moves backwards and Fedor Emelianenko is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fedor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fedor is clinching with Lyoto.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto doesn't let Fedor get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Lyoto Machida slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Fedor
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Fedor.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Fedor
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Body shots by Lyoto Machida
Solid blows to Fedor's abdomen.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Fedor
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Fedor
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Fedor's legs repeatedly.
Fedor hyper-extended his left leg
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Fedor with punches
Fedor reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Incredible high kick!
Fedor is worried!
Terrible one sided match... Fedor was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Fedor has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Fedor Emelianenko's Left eye
Fedor steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Lyoto Machida and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fedor 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 takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
Fedor dodges!
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Fedor was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fedor attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Fedor's Chin is beginning to swell
Fedor has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Fedor's head
Those punches are hitting! Fedor covers his head!
Fedor has a small cut in his Right cheek
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto grab one of Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Fedor Emelianenko landed hard on his back
Lyoto is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto launches a kick to Fedor's thigh
Loud pop!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Fedor Emelianenko.
=========================================
Round 2
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Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Fedor in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Fedor was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Fedor Emelianenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Lyoto launches a kick
Fedor checks it and keeps distance.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Fedor doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
land on Fedor.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Lyoto and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Fedor.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lyoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
You can see Fedor's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Fedor Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Fedor with punches
Fedor reels from the strikes.
Fedor's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Fedor was not intelligently defending himself!
Fedor's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Uppercut) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 158 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 167 s
People at MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) will not regret paying for this ticket. Lyoto's awesome performance was worth the money.
Fedor Emelianenko had a nightmare here today. He should be ashamed of his performance in this fight.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!