Post by The Sandmen on Jun 21, 2014 15:20:13 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shane Carwin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Carwin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Carwin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shane Carwin swings...
...no good.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Carwin
The fighters are clinching.
Carwin struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Shane Carwin seems frustrated.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Carwin's head
Those punches are hitting! Carwin covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carwin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Lyoto Machida is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Shane Carwin gets the advantage
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Carwin's cheek from the guard.
Shane Carwin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shane Carwin. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto measures the resilience of Carwin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carwin's side.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Carwin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Blocked by Lyoto.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Carwin
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Lyoto
Carwin is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Shane Carwin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Lyoto
Carwin tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shane Carwin! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Carwin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shane Carwin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Shane Carwin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Shane Carwin evades but whiffs with a counter.
Lyoto pushes Shane Carwin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Crisp uppercut by Carwin followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Shane Carwin gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Incredible high kick!
Carwin deflects and sidesteps.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Carwin launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Shane Carwin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Carwin to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Carwin
Lyoto is in closed guard... Carwin tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carwin misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Shane Carwin and moves to half guard
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Carwin 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Carwin tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shane Carwin
Solid shots!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shane Carwin.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Shane Carwin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Shane Carwin to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Carwin
Lyoto Machida slides his arm under Shane Carwin's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Shane Carwin pulls down on Lyoto Machida's hand and staves off danger
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Carwin.
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
Carwin winces a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Carwin is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lyoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Shane Carwin and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Carwin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shane Carwin!
Lyoto ducks under...
Carwin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Carwin has a small cut in his Nose
Carwin launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
Carwin tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Carwin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shane Carwin gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Carwin!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Carwin was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Shane Carwin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Carwin blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Carwin receives a hard blow on his left leg!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto and Carwin circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Shane Carwin.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shane Carwin swings...
...no good.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shane Carwin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Crisp uppercut by Carwin followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Carwin!
Carwin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Carwin!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Carwin against the cage
Shane Carwin pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shane Carwin
Carwin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shane Carwin grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lyoto manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
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 Shane Carwin's face!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shane Carwin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Quick hook by Shane Carwin
glances off Lyoto's arms.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A punch from Shane Carwin
whizzes past Lyoto.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Shane Carwin stumbles back.
Carwin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shane Carwin paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Carwin receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Carwin hyper-extended his left leg
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Carwin staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Carwin's stops that one with his face! How is Carwin standing?!
Lyoto Machida landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Carwin is down! Carwin has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Lyoto Machida!
Carwin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carwin has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punch) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Statistics: Shane Carwin
Punches 3/26 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/34 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Carwin showed up in exceptional form to open this fight, but Machida came back stronger and got better as the fight progressed. Really,though, Carwin was beating Machida here at one point. Who’da thunk it.
Shane Carwin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto 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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Lyoto and Carwin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Carwin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shane Carwin swings...
...no good.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Carwin
The fighters are clinching.
Carwin struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Shane Carwin seems frustrated.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Carwin's head
Those punches are hitting! Carwin covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carwin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Lyoto Machida is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Shane Carwin gets the advantage
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Carwin's cheek from the guard.
Shane Carwin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Shane Carwin. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Shane Carwin hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto measures the resilience of Carwin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carwin's side.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Carwin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Blocked by Lyoto.
Shane Carwin is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Carwin
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Lyoto
Carwin is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Shane Carwin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shane Carwin is in closed guard over Lyoto
Carwin tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shane Carwin! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Carwin
Carwin 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Carwin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shane Carwin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Shane Carwin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Shane Carwin evades but whiffs with a counter.
Lyoto pushes Shane Carwin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Crisp uppercut by Carwin followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Shane Carwin gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Incredible high kick!
Carwin deflects and sidesteps.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Carwin launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Shane Carwin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Carwin to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Carwin
Lyoto is in closed guard... Carwin tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Carwin misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Shane Carwin and moves to half guard
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Carwin 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Carwin tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shane Carwin
Solid shots!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shane Carwin
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shane Carwin.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Shane Carwin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shane Carwin
Shane Carwin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Shane Carwin to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Carwin
Lyoto Machida slides his arm under Shane Carwin's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Shane Carwin pulls down on Lyoto Machida's hand and staves off danger
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Carwin.
Good leg kicks from Lyoto Machida.
Carwin winces a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Carwin is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lyoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Shane Carwin and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Carwin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shane Carwin!
Lyoto ducks under...
Carwin clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Carwin has a small cut in his Nose
Carwin launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
Carwin tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Carwin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shane Carwin gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Carwin!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Carwin was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Shane Carwin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Carwin blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Carwin receives a hard blow on his left leg!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto and Carwin circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Shane Carwin.
Even nicer blocks from Lyoto.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shane Carwin swings...
...no good.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shane Carwin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Crisp uppercut by Carwin followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Carwin!
Carwin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Carwin!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Carwin against the cage
Shane Carwin pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shane Carwin
Carwin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shane Carwin grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lyoto manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
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 Shane Carwin's face!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shane Carwin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Quick hook by Shane Carwin
glances off Lyoto's arms.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A punch from Shane Carwin
whizzes past Lyoto.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Shane Carwin stumbles back.
Carwin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shane Carwin paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Carwin receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Carwin hyper-extended his left leg
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Carwin staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Carwin's stops that one with his face! How is Carwin standing?!
Lyoto Machida landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Carwin is down! Carwin has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Lyoto Machida!
Carwin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Carwin has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punch) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Statistics: Shane Carwin
Punches 3/26 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/34 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Carwin showed up in exceptional form to open this fight, but Machida came back stronger and got better as the fight progressed. Really,though, Carwin was beating Machida here at one point. Who’da thunk it.