Post by The Sandmen on Nov 20, 2016 23:15:15 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Anderson Silva 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 glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Anderson Silva today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Anderson and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anderson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Lyoto's thigh
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
Anderson ducks that one.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva is opening up on Lyoto and raining down combinations!
Lyoto doesn't look worried as he defends.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Anderson's stops that one with his face! How is Anderson standing?!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Inside leg kick from Anderson
that goes awry.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
Lyoto Machida dodges that one moving backwards
Anderson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lyoto moves backwards and circles around Anderson Silva.
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Anderson Silva brings Lyoto Machida down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Anderson tries to move to full mount
Anderson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Anderson
He succeeds!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Lyoto Machida's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Lyoto Machida to open his guard.
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Anderson
He succeeds!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Anderson is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anderson Silva!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Anderson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Anderson Silva efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll on the ground...
Lyoto knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida sits high on Anderson Silva's chest and pulls his leg underneath Anderson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Anderson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Lyoto Machida and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lyoto and it cost him top position.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Anderson Silva saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
miss their mark.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Lyoto attempts a shoot
Anderson Silva hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Right cheek
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lyoto with uppercuts!
Lyoto is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Lyoto is unable to escape!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
Lyoto's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes Lyoto Machida against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lyoto's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes Lyoto Machida against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Lyoto blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Anderson launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto begins to launch a barrage of punches over Anderson
Anderson Silva is smart enough to duck backwards
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Lyoto Machida hits hard Anderson ribs with that one! Anderson's just wrenches like a little branch.
Anderson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anderson Silva charges at Lyoto throwing flurries left and right.
Lyoto Machida gets out of the way.
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Anderson Silva blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Anderson to try and defend better.
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big uppercut
Lyoto Machida is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva shoots and grab one of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Lyoto Machida sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Lyoto's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Anderson Silva.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
that nearly tags Anderson.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
4:31 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Anderson leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Anderson's Right eye is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto avoids getting cornered.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
misses its target.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Anderson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lyoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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High kick from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto seems to be done!
Pulverizing punch to Lyoto's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Lyoto's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big hook
Lyoto Machida steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Anderson misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Anderson Silva with a right hand.
Anderson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Anderson.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Anderson Silva
makes Lyoto stumble back!
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Anderson into his guard.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Anderson's ribs.
Anderson blocks those punches
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva moves to better his position on the ground...
Anderson Silva wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto Machida hooks Anderson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Anderson Silva manages to kick Lyoto away and scrambles on top!
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Anderson Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in Anderson open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
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 throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Lyoto moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Anderson punches back but nobody connects.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws a looping left hand...
Anderson moves aside and dodges.
Solid low kick from Anderson Silva.
Lyoto deflects it.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Anderson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Anderson with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Lyoto blocks that kick with his leg.
Anderson Silva tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anderson Silva who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch to Anderson Silva ribs and the tries to trip him
Anderson loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Anderson.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Anderson who put distance between them
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Lyoto Machida.
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Round 4
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Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Lyoto Machida's cheek! Lyoto stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Lyoto Machida to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Anderson is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
High kick from Anderson Silva!
Lyoto seems to be done!
Lyoto Machida charges at Anderson throwing flurries left and right.
Anderson Silva gets out of the way.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Lyoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Anderson.
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
You can see Lyoto Machida's head being snapped backwards!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Anderson Silva can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Anderson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Anderson Silva pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto gets hold of a leg and trips Anderson to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anderson leans and gets Lyoto Machida's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva sits up and gets an arm around Lyoto's neck!
Lyoto pushes Anderson Silva back to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Anderson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva attempts to move to full guard
Anderson Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Anderson
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto tries to open up Anderson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Anderson blocks a few elbows and now Lyoto Machida will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Lyoto is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has Anderson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Anderson is unable to move under Lyoto control.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Anderson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lyoto's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Anderson Silva manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto is covering himself! Anderson tries to force the situation and Lyoto clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Lyoto Machida's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Lyoto Machida pulls down on Anderson Silva's hand and staves off danger
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Lyoto Machida's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Lyoto's eyes...
Lyoto Machida pulls down on Anderson Silva's hand and staves off danger
Anderson is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson Silva and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lyoto!
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Incredible high kick!
Lyoto is worried!
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Anderson is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Anderson's knee!
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Anderson!
Anderson Silva is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Lyoto and pushes him away!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Anderson Silva jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Anderson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva blocks
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anderson Silva just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
miss their mark.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lyoto is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Anderson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Anderson with punches
Anderson avoids getting cornered.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Anderson Silva blocks
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Lyoto misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lyoto from the ground!
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Anderson checks it.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anderson Silva and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Lyoto's ribs.
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lyoto is wobbling!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Lyoto to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lyoto.
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Uppercut) at 3:19 Round 5
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 55/94 (59%)
Kicks 7/15 (47%)
Clinch strikes 16/26 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/21 (43%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 445 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 14/73 (19%)
Kicks 3/9 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Anderson Silva defends the Middleweight title!
Machida brought some serious IT, but ANderson had a little more IT in the tank, and out-IT'ed Machida. Good fight, and dang did Machida try though.