Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2015 17:16:26 GMT -5
Thiago Alves 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.
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Alves
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
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 Thiago Alves's face!
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The fighters briefly tie up...
Lyoto goes up and comes down hard as Alves scores a brutal slam!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Lyoto Machida holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Alves is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Alves is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Thiago Alves's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Thiago Alves manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Lyoto Machida! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Lyoto Machida doesn't defend himself!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
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
Thiago Alves 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Alves blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Alves seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Left cheek
Lyoto launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lyoto is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
Lyoto Machida takes a kick to the body.
Lyoto is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida steps back and allows Alves to get back to his feet.
Thiago Alves is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alves steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto and Alves circle around the center of the cage.
A bad move from Thiago Alves
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Alves grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Thiago Alves is unable to take him down
Alves fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alves's ribs!
Alves throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Incredible haymaker from Thiago Alves!
It misses by a mile.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Alves blocks.
Middle kick from Alves.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Thiago Alves's leg.
Alves is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lyoto's jaw!
Alves is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Alves in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto is covering himself! Alves tries to force the situation and Lyoto clumsily gives his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alves is unable to move under Lyoto control.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Alves is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Thiago Alves manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Thiago Alves for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Lyoto time to recover. Lyoto Machida seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Alves goes to the body...
He punishes Lyoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A high kick from Thiago Alves
glances off Lyoto.
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Thiago Alves
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alves fires low kicks
punishing Lyoto's legs repeatedly.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida charges at Alves throwing flurries left and right.
Thiago Alves gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Alves
that lands on Lyoto Machida's leg.
Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Mouth
Lyoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alves grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Thiago Alves
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 3
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Lyoto launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
A right hand from Thiago Alves
makes Lyoto stumble back!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A punch from Thiago Alves
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
Thiago Alves attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alves.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Lyoto Machida to open his guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Thiago Alves caliber.
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Thiago Alves looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Thiago Alves slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves rolls him over and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Alves tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lyoto! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Herb Dean is asking Lyoto to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lyoto.
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Elbows) at 2:15 Round 3
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Unbelievable! Lyoto lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Machida's first landed kick was devastating, and it looked like he would take the fight then and there. But Alves boxed his way back into the fight and landed a kick of his own that stunned Machida. From that level playing field, this had some back and forth, and then Alves went to tinsel town on Toyota Tachida.
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Alves
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
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 Thiago Alves's face!
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto attempts a shoot
Thiago Alves hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The fighters briefly tie up...
Lyoto goes up and comes down hard as Alves scores a brutal slam!
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Alves
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Lyoto Machida holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Alves is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Thiago Alves tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Alves is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Alves tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Thiago Alves's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Thiago Alves manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Lyoto Machida! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Lyoto Machida doesn't defend himself!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Thiago Alves uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
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
Thiago Alves 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Lyoto Machida!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Alves blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Alves seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Left cheek
Lyoto launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lyoto is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
Lyoto Machida takes a kick to the body.
Lyoto is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida steps back and allows Alves to get back to his feet.
Thiago Alves is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alves steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto and Alves circle around the center of the cage.
A bad move from Thiago Alves
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Alves grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Thiago Alves is unable to take him down
Alves fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Alves's ribs!
Alves throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Incredible haymaker from Thiago Alves!
It misses by a mile.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Alves blocks.
Middle kick from Alves.
Lyoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Thiago Alves's leg.
Alves is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lyoto's jaw!
Alves is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Alves tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Alves in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto is covering himself! Alves tries to force the situation and Lyoto clumsily gives his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has Alves controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Alves is unable to move under Lyoto control.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Alves is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Thiago Alves uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Thiago Alves manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Alves is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Thiago Alves for headbutt.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Lyoto time to recover. Lyoto Machida seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Alves goes to the body...
He punishes Lyoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A high kick from Thiago Alves
glances off Lyoto.
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Thiago Alves
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alves fires low kicks
punishing Lyoto's legs repeatedly.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida charges at Alves throwing flurries left and right.
Thiago Alves gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Alves
that lands on Lyoto Machida's leg.
Thiago Alves throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto has a small cut in his Mouth
Lyoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alves grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Thiago Alves
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 3
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Lyoto launches a kick
but Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
A right hand from Thiago Alves
makes Lyoto stumble back!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
A punch from Thiago Alves
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
Thiago Alves attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alves.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Thiago Alves forces Lyoto Machida to open his guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Lyoto
Thiago Alves tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Alves looks to work from half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Lyoto
Terrible one sided match... Lyoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Thiago Alves caliber.
Thiago Alves tries to free his leg
Thiago Alves uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Thiago Alves looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Thiago Alves slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves rolls him over and takes his back!
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Alves tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Alves tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lyoto! Alves has one hook in and keeps working!
Alves is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Alves launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Herb Dean is asking Lyoto to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lyoto.
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Elbows) at 2:15 Round 3
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Unbelievable! Lyoto lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Machida's first landed kick was devastating, and it looked like he would take the fight then and there. But Alves boxed his way back into the fight and landed a kick of his own that stunned Machida. From that level playing field, this had some back and forth, and then Alves went to tinsel town on Toyota Tachida.