Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2019 8:22:24 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida shifts back and forth nervously.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Lyoto's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Shogun Rua is in Lyoto open guard now
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Shogun moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lyoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Incredible haymaker from Lyoto Machida!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Shogun Rua blocks
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Lyoto Machida is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto didn't see that coming. Shogun is in open guard over Lyoto now.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Lyoto
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Lyoto clumsily gives his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lyoto! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lyoto.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto with two hooks in
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto with two hooks in
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto holds Shogun Rua's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
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 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
Lyoto deflects it.
Shogun misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Lyoto's arms.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Hyper-extended his left arm
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun works on the ground with his fingers over Lyoto's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua throws up a triangle attempt!
Lyoto Machida postures up and breaks the triangle.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Shogun.
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lyoto swings again, only to get countered once more! Lyoto is looking bad here!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shogun steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Shogun Rua looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lyoto holds Shogun Rua arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lyoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto attempts a shoot
Shogun Rua hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Shogun's chin! That stops Shogun in his tracks!
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to turn away and scramble out. Lyoto Machida takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Shogun Rua spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Shogun with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Shogun
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Shogun stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Shogun breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
Lyoto is not making himself an easy target.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Lyoto Machida and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lyoto holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Shogun Rua's leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shogun launches a kick
Lyoto checks it and keeps distance.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bad move from Shogun Rua
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes Lyoto Machida againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lyoto tries to block Shogun Rua punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Lyoto's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shogun is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Lyoto to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Lyoto's stops that one with his face! How is Lyoto standing?!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Nose
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Shogun's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Shogun in the abdomen
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
A left hook from Lyoto
grazes the chin of Shogun.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lyoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Shogun's thigh
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shogun's ribs!
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Lyoto blocks and keeps his distance.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Shogun Rua brings Lyoto Machida down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shogun follows Lyoto Machida
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shogun needs to stop playing Lyoto Machida's game or he'll get knocked out!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto launches a furious hook!
That hits Shogun's chin like a wrecking ball! Shogun loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida positions himself and tries to finish this!
Lyoto Machida storms Shogun Rua's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Shogun Rua to defend himself!
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Shogun attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Lyoto Machida has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Lyoto Machida!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 1:29 Round 5
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 23/42 (55%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 9/11 (82%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/19 (42%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 602 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 24/45 (53%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/12 (17%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 608 s
MAchida. Nuff said?
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shogun Rua
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Lyoto's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Shogun Rua is in Lyoto open guard now
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Shogun moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua is looking to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lyoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Incredible haymaker from Lyoto Machida!
You can see Shogun Rua's head being snapped backwards!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Shogun was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Shogun Rua blocks
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Great hook by Shogun Rua! Lyoto Machida is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Shogun is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lyoto's guard.
Lyoto didn't see that coming. Shogun is in open guard over Lyoto now.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Lyoto
Shogun launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lyoto is covering himself! Shogun tries to force the situation and Lyoto clumsily gives his back!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto
Shogun tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lyoto! Shogun has one hook in and keeps working!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto with one hook in
Shogun has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lyoto.
Nicely done! Shogun now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto with two hooks in
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lyoto with two hooks in
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto holds Shogun Rua's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
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 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
Lyoto deflects it.
Shogun misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto swings ineffectively.
Shogun Rua launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Lyoto's arms.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Shogun, launching a big uppercut
Shogun Rua is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Shogun Rua throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lyoto's chin! That stops Lyoto in his tracks!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Hyper-extended his left arm
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun works on the ground with his fingers over Lyoto's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shogun Rua creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun Rua throws up a triangle attempt!
Lyoto Machida postures up and breaks the triangle.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Shogun.
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Shogun Rua ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lyoto swings again, only to get countered once more! Lyoto is looking bad here!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida chases Shogun and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shogun steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Shogun Rua looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lyoto holds Shogun Rua arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lyoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto attempts a shoot
Shogun Rua hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Shogun's chin! That stops Shogun in his tracks!
Crisp uppercut by Shogun followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to turn away and scramble out. Lyoto Machida takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Shogun Rua spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Shogun with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shogun's jaw!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Shogun
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Shogun stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shogun from the ground!
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Shogun
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Shogun breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
Lyoto is not making himself an easy target.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Shogun is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 4
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Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Lyoto Machida and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lyoto holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Shogun Rua's leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Shogun launches a kick
Lyoto checks it and keeps distance.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida throws a looping right hand...
Shogun moves aside and dodges.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun Rua seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bad move from Shogun Rua
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Shogun Rua's ribs!
Shogun Rua's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun pushes Lyoto Machida againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lyoto tries to block Shogun Rua punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Lyoto's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shogun is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Lyoto to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
An overhand right from Shogun Rua that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Lyoto's stops that one with his face! How is Lyoto standing?!
Lyoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Nose
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Shogun's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Shogun in the abdomen
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shogun is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
A left hook from Lyoto
grazes the chin of Shogun.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lyoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Shogun's thigh
Shogun dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shogun's ribs!
Shogun throws a lazy kick
Lyoto blocks and keeps his distance.
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shogun misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Shogun Rua brings Lyoto Machida down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Shogun follows Lyoto Machida
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shogun needs to stop playing Lyoto Machida's game or he'll get knocked out!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lyoto launches a furious hook!
That hits Shogun's chin like a wrecking ball! Shogun loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida positions himself and tries to finish this!
Lyoto Machida storms Shogun Rua's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Herb Dean is asking Shogun Rua to defend himself!
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shogun Rua is standing now.
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Shogun attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Shogun hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Lyoto Machida has left Shogun unconscious! What a finish by Lyoto Machida!
Shogun's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 1:29 Round 5
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 23/42 (55%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 9/11 (82%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/19 (42%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 602 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 24/45 (53%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/12 (17%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 9/35 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 608 s
MAchida. Nuff said?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!