Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2019 23:37:11 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Anderson while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Lyoto moves to shoot
but Anderson Silva delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
Anderson Silva dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Anderson Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lyoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Anderson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Anderson's jaw!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Anderson's head
Those punches are hitting! Anderson covers his head!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Lyoto's face.
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Anderson Silva down... Anderson stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Anderson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lyoto with uppercuts!
Lyoto is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Lyoto is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brutal knees to Lyoto's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Bang! Lyoto can take many more shots like that!
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Lyoto Machida's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Anderson!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brilliant combination from Anderson Silva
that forces Lyoto to try and defend better.
Lyoto steps forward
Anderson Silva catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Lyoto's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Lyoto Machida's cheek! Lyoto stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Lyoto staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Lyoto Machida is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Lyoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Anderson is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Lyoto to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
Anderson throws a lazy kick
Lyoto blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Anderson Silva!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Left cheek
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Lyoto staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Anderson.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Anderson Silva 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!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Lyoto staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lyoto from the ground!
Lyoto seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Anderson doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Lyoto's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Chin
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Anderson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Anderson measures the resilience of Lyoto's chin with an uppercut while Lyoto lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Anderson launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lyoto!
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Lyoto stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Dan Miragliotta is asking Lyoto to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lyoto.
Lyoto's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Punch) at 0:35 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 17 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/19 (63%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Anderson Silva wins the Middleweight title!
Anderson had his aggression going and while Machida tried to counter, he wasn't able to land as much as Anderson, and Silva took over and took often.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!