Post by The Sandmen on Dec 11, 2015 15:58:53 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Alves while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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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Lyoto and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Alves.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Lyoto Machida is coming in again!
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alves.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alves has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Alves's stops that one with his face! How is Alves standing?!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Alves is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alves goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves 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.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Thiago Alves's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A bad move from Thiago Alves
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alves steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Mouth
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alves is wobbling!
Alves has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Alves is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Alves and raining down combinations!
Alves's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Mouth
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Alves stops that one with his ribs!
Alves ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Down Alves goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Lyoto Machida's divison on notice!
Alves has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 3:14 Round 1
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
The booking committee felt Alves' strong history on ManMMA gave him a free pass into a Zenith fight. Unfortunately, it appears from this performance his days in the ManMMA spotlight may be fading. Season 16(?) will tell! Lyotes totes had this one though and Machida'ered his way to a clean quick dominating KOz.
Ferocious staredown by Alves while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Lyoto and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Alves.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Lyoto Machida is coming in again!
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alves.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alves has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Thiago Alves launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Alves's stops that one with his face! How is Alves standing?!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Alves is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alves goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves 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.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Thiago Alves's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A bad move from Thiago Alves
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Alves seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alves's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alves steps forward
Lyoto Machida catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Mouth
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alves is wobbling!
Alves has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Alves is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Alves is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Alves and raining down combinations!
Alves's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Mouth
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Alves stops that one with his ribs!
Alves ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Down Alves goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Lyoto Machida's divison on notice!
Alves has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 3:14 Round 1
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
The booking committee felt Alves' strong history on ManMMA gave him a free pass into a Zenith fight. Unfortunately, it appears from this performance his days in the ManMMA spotlight may be fading. Season 16(?) will tell! Lyotes totes had this one though and Machida'ered his way to a clean quick dominating KOz.