Post by The Sandmen on Dec 9, 2017 6:20:27 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Nick Diaz 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
Diaz is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
Lyoto manages to move aside
Nick Diaz attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Diaz has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Diaz from the ground!
A left hook from Diaz
grazes the chin of Lyoto.
A wicked punch by Lyoto Machida
rocks Diaz!
Good front kick from Diaz!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida chases Diaz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diaz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz circles around Lyoto
Solid jabs from Nick Diaz.
Lyoto defends.
A right hand from Nick Diaz
misses its target.
Diaz misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Diaz's Right eye is beginning to swell
Diaz has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Diaz staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Diaz staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diaz
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nick Diaz is not able to stop Diaz ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
Nick Diaz 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 side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Lyoto Machida timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diaz tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nick Diaz is looking to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diaz is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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 Nick Diaz
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Nick Diaz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Nick Diaz closed his guard around Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Nick Diaz
0:54 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nick Diaz.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
1:10 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nick Diaz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Diaz was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Elbow) at 1:28 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/13 (92%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 247 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 247 s
Nick Diaz 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
Diaz is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Nick Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
Lyoto manages to move aside
Nick Diaz attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Diaz has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Diaz from the ground!
A left hook from Diaz
grazes the chin of Lyoto.
A wicked punch by Lyoto Machida
rocks Diaz!
Good front kick from Diaz!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida chases Diaz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diaz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz circles around Lyoto
Solid jabs from Nick Diaz.
Lyoto defends.
A right hand from Nick Diaz
misses its target.
Diaz misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Diaz's Right eye is beginning to swell
Diaz has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Diaz staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Diaz staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diaz
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nick Diaz is not able to stop Diaz ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
Nick Diaz 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 side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Lyoto Machida timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diaz tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nick Diaz is looking to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diaz is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nick Diaz!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Diaz has a small cut in his Nose
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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 Nick Diaz
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Stand up! This is what Lyoto's cornermen are shouting. Nick Diaz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Nick Diaz closed his guard around Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Nick Diaz
0:54 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nick Diaz.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
1:10 Round 2 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nick Diaz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Nick Diaz
You can see Diaz's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Diaz was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Elbow) at 1:28 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/13 (92%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 247 s
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 247 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!