Post by The Sandmen on May 7, 2012 16:55:44 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Lyoto ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Rashad Evans stumbles back.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Blocked by Lyoto.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
That hit Lyoto who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Lyoto leans back...
Evans eyes him warily.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Evans misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans tries to dirty boxing while holds Lyoto against cage
Lyoto is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida moves to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto Machida viciously slams hammer blows to Evans's face!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under Evans control.
Evans misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Evans rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Lyoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
0:10 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to open Evans's guard...
Evans breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Lyoto tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Lyoto's arms and counters the punches.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Evans's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Solid jabs from Rashad Evans.
Lyoto defends.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans 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 fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries to hit him with a elbow
Lyoto Machida wants nothing to do with him and pushes Evans away
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Evans done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lyoto follows Rashad Evans
Evans fakes a move.
Evans misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Evans who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans struggles a bit before breaking Lyoto's attemp of grappling
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Evans blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rashad Evans! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
A high kick from Rashad Evans
falls short of the mark.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto launches a furious hook!
Evans ducks under and pushes Lyoto Machida creating some space.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Evans was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans blocks.
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Evans's arms.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Evans's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Evans in the abdomen
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Evans stumble back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Evans staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
A high kick from Lyoto Machida
glances off Evans.
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
Rashad Evans pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Evans launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a knee!
Lyoto Machida hits Evans's hard just below the ribs!
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 4
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Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto Machida was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid low kick from Rashad Evans.
Lyoto deflects it.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Lyoto Machida
puts Evans in a world of hurt!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida swings and Evans has to retreat
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Lyoto ducks under...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rashad Evans who almost cannot stand!
One after another Lyoto Machida is punishing Evans! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Evans crumples to the mat and Lyoto moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punches) at 3:10 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 12/15 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/16 (19%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 1/17 (6%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 289 s
The first 2 rounds of this fight were all feeling-out. In fact, I don't think an ounce of damage was done by either fighter until half way through the 3rd round. Then Machida opened things up. And he didn't stop from there. Rashad did well at not engaging in the first few rounds, but could not solve Machida. Again.
Rashad Evans is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Lyoto ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Rashad Evans stumbles back.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. It was easy!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Blocked by Lyoto.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
That hit Lyoto who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Lyoto leans back...
Evans eyes him warily.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Evans misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
goes nowhere.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Evans
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans tries to dirty boxing while holds Lyoto against cage
Lyoto is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida moves to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto Machida viciously slams hammer blows to Evans's face!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Rashad Evans to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under Evans control.
Evans misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Evans rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Lyoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
0:10 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to open Evans's guard...
Evans breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Lyoto tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Lyoto's arms and counters the punches.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Evans's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Solid jabs from Rashad Evans.
Lyoto defends.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans 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 fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries to hit him with a elbow
Lyoto Machida wants nothing to do with him and pushes Evans away
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Evans done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Evans is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lyoto follows Rashad Evans
Evans fakes a move.
Evans misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Evans who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans struggles a bit before breaking Lyoto's attemp of grappling
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Evans blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rashad Evans! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
A high kick from Rashad Evans
falls short of the mark.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto launches a furious hook!
Evans ducks under and pushes Lyoto Machida creating some space.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Evans was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans blocks.
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Evans's arms.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Evans's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Evans in the abdomen
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Evans stumble back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Evans looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Evans staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
A high kick from Lyoto Machida
glances off Evans.
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
Rashad Evans pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Evans launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a knee!
Lyoto Machida hits Evans's hard just below the ribs!
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 4
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Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto Machida was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid low kick from Rashad Evans.
Lyoto deflects it.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Lyoto Machida
puts Evans in a world of hurt!
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Evans's knee!
Evans moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida swings and Evans has to retreat
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Lyoto ducks under...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rashad Evans who almost cannot stand!
One after another Lyoto Machida is punishing Evans! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Evans crumples to the mat and Lyoto moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punches) at 3:10 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 12/15 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/16 (19%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 1/17 (6%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 289 s
The first 2 rounds of this fight were all feeling-out. In fact, I don't think an ounce of damage was done by either fighter until half way through the 3rd round. Then Machida opened things up. And he didn't stop from there. Rashad did well at not engaging in the first few rounds, but could not solve Machida. Again.