Post by The Sandmen on Jun 19, 2012 12:04:10 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar is the favourite fighter of the crowd at GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia).
Brock Lesnar looks very relaxed.
Lyoto Machida 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
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Brock Lesnar comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Brock Lesnar and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lesnar is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lesnar shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar shoots and grab one of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Lyoto lose his balance and falls to the mat
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He succeeds!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lesnar is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Lyoto fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brock Lesnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Lesnar hold his own hand and breaks Lyoto's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lesnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lesnar is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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!
Brock Lesnar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brock Lesnar creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Lyoto Machida passes momentarily but Brock Lesnar sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto Machida any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Brock Lesnar!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar fakes a few punches and advance towards Lyoto trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Lesnar is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lesnar opts to jump inside Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto fights back with his feet, forcing Lesnar to try something else.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Brock Lesnar's head...
It lands flush with Brock Lesnar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lesnar is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
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
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch to Brock Lesnar ribs and the tries to trip him
Brock Lesnar loses balance and goes to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Brock Lesnar pushes Lyoto Machida down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Brock Lesnar tries to take advantage...
Lesnar 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!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lesnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lesnar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lesnar.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Lesnar ribs hard
Crushing shot to Lesnar's body! He's holding his side
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Brock Lesnar! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Lesnar!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Lesnar against the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto grab one of Brock Lesnar's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Lyoto Machida throw Lesnar to the mat like a ragdoll
Lyoto is standing while Lesnar is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Brock Lesnar to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Brock Lesnar is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Lesnar to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Mouth
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lesnar's chin! That stops Lesnar in his tracks!
Lesnar has a small cut in his Left eye
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lyoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Lesnar to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida looks to posture up and open Brock Lesnar's guard...
Lyoto Machida forces Brock Lesnar to open his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar tries to close the guard.
Lesnar put Lyoto Machida in closed guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 posture up and open Brock Lesnar's guard...
Lyoto Machida forces Brock Lesnar to open his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Brock Lesnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto sits over his knees and pushes away Lesnar's leg!
Lyoto Machida is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Lesnar 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.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Lesnar feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Brock Lesnar 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 Brock Lesnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto struggles and protects himself.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to take Brock Lesnar down... Lesnar stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Brock Lesnar dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shovel hook by Brock Lesnar
goes nowhere.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Tremendous strikes from Lesnar!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Brock Lesnar jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lesnar's jaw!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right cheek
Brock Lesnar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lesnar moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Lesnar's attemp of grappling
Lesnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Lesnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Lesnar was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lesnar can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Left cheek
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (High Kick/Swollen Eye) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 4/15 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 292 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 301 s
I was quite excited for this fight. I sort of assumed Brock's raw power would be enough to overpower Machida (remember, Machida was KOed by Stephan Bonnar...). But nope. Machida kept his distance, then once he saw openings, he capitalized HARD, doing serious damage in short bursts of fury. A big win by Machida. A big main event for ManMMA.
Brock Lesnar looks very relaxed.
Lyoto Machida 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
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Brock Lesnar comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Brock Lesnar and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lesnar is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lesnar shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar shoots and grab one of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Lyoto lose his balance and falls to the mat
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He succeeds!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lesnar is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Lyoto fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brock Lesnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Lesnar hold his own hand and breaks Lyoto's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lesnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lesnar is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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!
Brock Lesnar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brock Lesnar creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Brock Lesnar's guard...
Lyoto Machida passes momentarily but Brock Lesnar sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto Machida any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Brock Lesnar!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar fakes a few punches and advance towards Lyoto trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Lesnar is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lesnar opts to jump inside Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto fights back with his feet, forcing Lesnar to try something else.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Brock Lesnar's head...
It lands flush with Brock Lesnar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lesnar is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
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
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch to Brock Lesnar ribs and the tries to trip him
Brock Lesnar loses balance and goes to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Brock Lesnar pushes Lyoto Machida down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Brock Lesnar tries to take advantage...
Lesnar 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!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lesnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lesnar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lesnar.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Lesnar ribs hard
Crushing shot to Lesnar's body! He's holding his side
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Brock Lesnar! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Lesnar!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Lesnar against the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto grab one of Brock Lesnar's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Lyoto Machida throw Lesnar to the mat like a ragdoll
Lyoto is standing while Lesnar is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Brock Lesnar to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Brock Lesnar is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Lesnar to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Mouth
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lesnar's chin! That stops Lesnar in his tracks!
Lesnar has a small cut in his Left eye
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Brock Lesnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lyoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Brock Lesnar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Lesnar to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lyoto is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida looks to posture up and open Brock Lesnar's guard...
Lyoto Machida forces Brock Lesnar to open his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar tries to close the guard.
Lesnar put Lyoto Machida in closed guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Lesnar launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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 posture up and open Brock Lesnar's guard...
Lyoto Machida forces Brock Lesnar to open his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Lesnar
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Brock Lesnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Lesnar
Lyoto sits over his knees and pushes away Lesnar's leg!
Lyoto Machida is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Lesnar 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.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Lesnar feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Brock Lesnar 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 Brock Lesnar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto struggles and protects himself.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to take Brock Lesnar down... Lesnar stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Brock Lesnar dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shovel hook by Brock Lesnar
goes nowhere.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Tremendous strikes from Lesnar!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Brock Lesnar jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lesnar's jaw!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right cheek
Brock Lesnar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lesnar moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Lesnar's attemp of grappling
Lesnar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Lesnar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Lesnar was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lesnar can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Left cheek
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (High Kick/Swollen Eye) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 4/15 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 292 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 301 s
I was quite excited for this fight. I sort of assumed Brock's raw power would be enough to overpower Machida (remember, Machida was KOed by Stephan Bonnar...). But nope. Machida kept his distance, then once he saw openings, he capitalized HARD, doing serious damage in short bursts of fury. A big win by Machida. A big main event for ManMMA.