Post by The Sandmen on Feb 3, 2012 14:18:04 GMT -5
Mirko Filipovic is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV).
Mirko Filipovic glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Lyoto Machida looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Some nice shots from Mirko Filipovic
that stun Lyoto.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A punch from Mirko Filipovic
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
0:48 Round 1 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shovel hook by Mirko Filipovic
goes nowhere.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Cro Cop checks it.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Mirko Filipovic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Cro Cop with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brilliant combination from Mirko Filipovic
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Cro Cop blocks that.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Mirko Filipovic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Cro Cop dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left eye
Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Filipovic!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Mirko Filipovic.
Nice punches.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's right thigh
Cro Cop hyper-extended his leg
Cro Cop steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cro Cop avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cro Cop blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cro Cop pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Mirko Filipovic tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Filipovic's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cro Cop throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida checks the kick.
Nice punch by Mirko Filipovic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
Mirko Filipovic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mirko Filipovic doesn't let Lyoto Machida get in on his legs.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Filipovic locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Lyoto Machida brings Mirko Filipovic down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Mirko Filipovic and moves to half guard
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cro Cop.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Mirko Filipovic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mirko Filipovic moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mirko Filipovic throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Mirko Filipovic's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Mirko Filipovic saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Mirko Filipovic
misses its target.
Mirko Filipovic gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Cro Cop receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Good movement from Lyoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lyoto attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Cro Cop's thigh!
Cro Cop hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Mirko Filipovic tries to take advantage...
Mirko Filipovic launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Mirko Filipovic launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Cro Cop.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Cro Cop's head
Those punches are hitting! Cro Cop covers his head!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Mirko Filipovic seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Good movement from Lyoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
A right hand from Mirko Filipovic
gets deflected.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Mirko Filipovic moves aside looking for a counter...
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto steps backwards away from Mirko Filipovic. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Filipovic's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cro Cop goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
miss their mark.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Filipovic attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mirko Filipovic goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Cro Cop throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Filipovic jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Mirko Filipovic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Mirko Filipovic tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
A high kick from Mirko Filipovic
misses badly. Cro Cop slips and falls!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Filipovic 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! Mirko Filipovic is standing now.
Here comes Mirko Filipovic with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Cro Cop stumbles backwards after that one!
Mirko Filipovic wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Cro Cop misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mirko Filipovic fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tremendous strikes from Cro Cop!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Mirko Filipovic moves forward and launches a high kick!
Lyoto ducks under.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Filipovic!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Mirko Filipovic 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 Mirko Filipovic
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab one of Mirko Filipovic's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Cro Cop lose his balance and falls to the mat
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Filipovic has seen better days.
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Mirko Filipovic's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Filipovic
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Filipovic
Cro Cop tries to show some ground skills
Mirko Filipovic put Lyoto in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Mirko Filipovic's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Filipovic
Mirko Filipovic attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Mirko Filipovic manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to open Cro Cop's guard...
Cro Cop breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Mirko Filipovic, but it's close.
Judge: Mirko Filipovic 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Lyoto Machida 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Mirko Filipovic 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Lyoto Machida 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Mirko Filipovic 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Lyoto Machida 9 10 9: 28
Winner is Mirko Filipovic by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 3 (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Statistics: Mirko Filipovic
Punches 26/58 (45%)
Kicks 2/11 (18%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 127 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 19/41 (46%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 115 s
People at Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) will not regret paying for this ticket. Cro Cop's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Lyoto Machida who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Mirko Filipovic glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Lyoto Machida looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Some nice shots from Mirko Filipovic
that stun Lyoto.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A punch from Mirko Filipovic
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
0:48 Round 1 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shovel hook by Mirko Filipovic
goes nowhere.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Cro Cop checks it.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Mirko Filipovic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Cro Cop with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brilliant combination from Mirko Filipovic
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Cro Cop blocks that.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punch by Mirko Filipovic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto Machida launches a body shot
Cro Cop dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left eye
Cro Cop launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Filipovic!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Mirko Filipovic.
Nice punches.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's right thigh
Cro Cop hyper-extended his leg
Cro Cop steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cro Cop avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cro Cop blocks that. It was easy!
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cro Cop pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
Cro Cop is connecting with a few punches
Mirko Filipovic tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Filipovic's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cro Cop throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida checks the kick.
Nice punch by Mirko Filipovic
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
Mirko Filipovic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mirko Filipovic doesn't let Lyoto Machida get in on his legs.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Filipovic locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Lyoto Machida brings Mirko Filipovic down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Mirko Filipovic and moves to half guard
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cro Cop.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Mirko Filipovic tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mirko Filipovic moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mirko Filipovic throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Mirko Filipovic's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Mirko Filipovic saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lyoto is going to have a headache after this one.
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Mirko Filipovic
misses its target.
Mirko Filipovic gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Cro Cop receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Good movement from Lyoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lyoto attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Cro Cop's kick.
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Cro Cop's thigh!
Cro Cop hyper-extended his leg
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Mirko Filipovic tries to take advantage...
Mirko Filipovic launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Mirko Filipovic launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Middle kick from Cro Cop.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Cro Cop.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Cro Cop's head
Those punches are hitting! Cro Cop covers his head!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Mirko Filipovic seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Good movement from Lyoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
A right hand from Mirko Filipovic
gets deflected.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Mirko Filipovic moves aside looking for a counter...
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto steps backwards away from Mirko Filipovic. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Filipovic's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cro Cop goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
miss their mark.
Lyoto misses a step and Mirko Filipovic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Filipovic attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mirko Filipovic goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Cro Cop throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Filipovic jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Cro Cop in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Mirko Filipovic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Mirko Filipovic tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
A high kick from Mirko Filipovic
misses badly. Cro Cop slips and falls!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Mirko Filipovic 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! Mirko Filipovic is standing now.
Here comes Mirko Filipovic with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lyoto's ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Cro Cop stumbles backwards after that one!
Mirko Filipovic wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Cro Cop misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mirko Filipovic fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tremendous strikes from Cro Cop!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Mirko Filipovic moves forward and launches a high kick!
Lyoto ducks under.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Filipovic!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Mirko Filipovic 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 Mirko Filipovic
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab one of Mirko Filipovic's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Cro Cop lose his balance and falls to the mat
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Filipovic has seen better days.
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Mirko Filipovic's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Filipovic
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Filipovic
Cro Cop tries to show some ground skills
Mirko Filipovic put Lyoto in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Mirko Filipovic's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Filipovic
Mirko Filipovic attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Mirko Filipovic manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to open Cro Cop's guard...
Cro Cop breaks the lock and covers himself from Lyoto's punches
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Mirko Filipovic, but it's close.
Judge: Mirko Filipovic 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Lyoto Machida 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Mirko Filipovic 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Lyoto Machida 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Mirko Filipovic 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Lyoto Machida 9 10 9: 28
Winner is Mirko Filipovic by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 3 (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Statistics: Mirko Filipovic
Punches 26/58 (45%)
Kicks 2/11 (18%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 127 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 19/41 (46%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 115 s
People at Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV) will not regret paying for this ticket. Cro Cop's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Lyoto Machida who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!