Post by The Sandmen on Sept 7, 2012 10:37:22 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Rampage while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Quinton Jackson 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 high kick from Lyoto Machida
misses badly. Lyoto slips and falls!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rampage is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida kicks his legs trying to keep Quinton Jackson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rampage is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Rampage moves backwards and gestures for Lyoto Machida to stand up.
Lyoto Machida is on his feet again.
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Rampage
falls short.
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Quinton Jackson's leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rampage attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Lyoto's kick.
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
Quinton Jackson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rampage stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Lyoto Machida attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida catches Quinton Jackson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rampage
Lyoto is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Quinton Jackson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Quinton Jackson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rampage is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto struggles and frees his leg!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rampage's ribs.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Quinton Jackson in closed guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Rampage is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lyoto anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Quinton Jackson in closed guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Mouth
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rampage is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rampage is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Rampage launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rampage tries to dirty boxing while holds Lyoto against cage
Lyoto is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Quinton Jackson is on his back after that attempt
Lyoto is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Quinton Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Quinton Jackson is standing now.
Quinton Jackson jabs at Lyoto
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Rampage is smart enough to block that one.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Quinton Jackson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rampage is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Quinton Jackson
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
glances off Rampage's arms.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Quinton Jackson
goes nowhere.
Rampage misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Every time Quinton Jackson attempts to get inside
Lyoto fires a low kick.
A bunch of leg kicks from Quinton Jackson
are blocked by Lyoto.
Rampage wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Rampage.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rampage quickly defends.
Rampage launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Lyoto Machida.
Rampage defends.
Rampage launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rampage.
Lyoto Machida's reflexes save him!
Lyoto Machida swings...
...no good.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
Rampage is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A punch from Lyoto Machida
gets blocked by Rampage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Quinton Jackson!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Rampage's right thigh
Lyoto jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rampage blocks and pushes his opponent.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Rampage!
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Rampage steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Lyoto moves backwards and Quinton Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quinton Jackson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quinton Jackson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Lyoto blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rampage misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Rampage checks it.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
A high kick from Lyoto Machida
falls short of the mark.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
A solid combination from Quinton Jackson
mostly hits air.
Lyoto moves backwards and Quinton Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
Rampage deflects it.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Rampage studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Quinton Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rampage launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lyoto's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Quinton Jackson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Quinton Jackson embrace and tries to move away...
Quinton Jackson pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rampage tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rampage stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rampage pushes Lyoto Machida against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Lyoto blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rampage goes to the body...
He punishes Lyoto's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rampage steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Good front kick from Rampage!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Lyoto moves backwards and Quinton Jackson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quinton Jackson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rampage can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Lyoto
Rampage moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rampage ducks under.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Rampage in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab Quinton Jackson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Lyoto scoop up Quinton Jackson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rampage to the mat
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rampage
Lyoto moves on the ground
Lyoto cannot take advantage in the ground
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rampage
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Quinton Jackson throws a flurry of punches at Lyoto...
Lyoto is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rampage use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) is cheering him!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Quinton Jackson in his guard.
Quinton Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Lyoto Machida efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Rampage
They're bothering Lyoto even though they aren't hurting him.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Quinton Jackson tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Quinton Jackson. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Quinton Jackson hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Quinton Jackson storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rampage doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Winner is Quinton Jackson by TKO (Injury - Broken cheekbone) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 6/20 (30%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/17 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 344 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 19/36 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 335 s
Rampage Jackson is the new ManMMA Heavyweight Champion
A surprisingly high amount of nothing took place here, until finally...something. The broken cheekbone is dramatic, but both fighters needed tob e more aggressive and do more damage here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!