Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2020 8:17:43 GMT -5
Anthony Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto 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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Anthony Johnson stumbles back.
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
A bad move from Anthony Johnson
almost puts his head in the path of Lyoto's kick.
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Anthony Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida swings and Rumble has to retreat
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Rumble tries to grapple
He puts Lyoto in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Anthony Johnson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A furious flurry of punches from Lyoto Machida
just misses Rumble.
Rumble wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
2:04 Round 1 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Anthony Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
Lyoto's Chin is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Rumble punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rumble may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rumble steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anthony Johnson launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Rumble's Chin is beginning to swell
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rumble.
It looks like Lyoto was hit by a bus!
Superb haymaker by Lyoto
Rumble manages to move aside
Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lyoto Machida
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble 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.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rumble leans and gets Lyoto Machida's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble 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 closed guard over Rumble
Lyoto is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rumble
Lyoto is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Anthony Johnson and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rumble's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Anthony Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Rumble misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida chases Rumble and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rumble steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Anthony Johnson jabs at Lyoto
hitting his chest.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Rumble is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida charges at Rumble throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rumble is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Mouth
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rumble is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Anthony Johnson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lyoto's Right eye is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anthony Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Rumble's head
Those punches are hitting! Rumble covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anthony Johnson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
Lyoto's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Johnson
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Rumble trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rumble stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
Anthony Johnson throws a looping left hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Anthony Johnson is opening up on Lyoto and raining down combinations!
Lyoto doesn't look worried as he defends.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Rumble follows Lyoto Machida
Lyoto fakes a move.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rumble's stops that one with his face! How is Rumble standing?!
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Rumble who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Anthony Johnson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
An overhand right from Anthony Johnson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Lyoto moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Johnson is on his feet again.
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lyoto is wobbling!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Anthony Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anthony Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anthony Johnson!
That one almost breaks Lyoto's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Rumble is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Lyoto checks that kick!
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Lyoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Rumble punches back but nobody connects.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rumble is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rumble ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rumble
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Rumble is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Anthony Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rumble is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rumble's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rumble is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Anthony Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lyoto.
It looks like Rumble was hit by a bus!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Superb haymaker by Rumble
Lyoto manages to move aside
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A furious flurry of punches from Anthony Johnson
just misses Lyoto.
Rumble misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Lyoto Machida!
You can see Anthony Johnson's head being snapped backwards!
Rumble's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rumble throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anthony Johnson throws a looping left hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Rumble!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Rumble against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
2:29 Round 3 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Anthony Johnson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Anthony Johnson 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.
Rumble's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Rumble is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Rumble can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Right eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 3:04 Round 3
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 30/82 (37%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 33/56 (59%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Another FotN. Major, major damage in both directions.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto 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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Anthony Johnson stumbles back.
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
A bad move from Anthony Johnson
almost puts his head in the path of Lyoto's kick.
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Anthony Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Lyoto Machida swings and Rumble has to retreat
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Rumble tries to grapple
He puts Lyoto in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Anthony Johnson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A furious flurry of punches from Lyoto Machida
just misses Rumble.
Rumble wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
2:04 Round 1 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Anthony Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
Lyoto's Chin is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Rumble punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rumble may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rumble steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Anthony Johnson launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Rumble's Chin is beginning to swell
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rumble.
It looks like Lyoto was hit by a bus!
Superb haymaker by Lyoto
Rumble manages to move aside
Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lyoto Machida
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He succeeds!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble 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.
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rumble leans and gets Lyoto Machida's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble 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 closed guard over Rumble
Lyoto is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Anthony Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Rumble
Lyoto is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto breaks the closed guard of Anthony Johnson and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rumble's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Anthony Johnson tries to take advantage...
Anthony Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Anthony Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Rumble misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida chases Rumble and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rumble steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Anthony Johnson jabs at Lyoto
hitting his chest.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Rumble is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida charges at Rumble throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Rumble is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Mouth
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rumble is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Anthony Johnson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lyoto from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Lyoto's Right eye is beginning to swell
Anthony Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anthony Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Johnson pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Rumble's head
Those punches are hitting! Rumble covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rumble tries to take Lyoto Machida down... Lyoto stumbles backwards and Anthony Johnson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lyoto's jaw!
Lyoto's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Johnson pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Johnson
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Rumble trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rumble stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
Anthony Johnson throws a looping left hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rumble moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
Anthony Johnson is opening up on Lyoto and raining down combinations!
Lyoto doesn't look worried as he defends.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Rumble follows Lyoto Machida
Lyoto fakes a move.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
An overhand right from Lyoto Machida that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rumble's stops that one with his face! How is Rumble standing?!
Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Rumble who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Anthony Johnson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
An overhand right from Anthony Johnson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Lyoto moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Rumble feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rumble blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Johnson's cheek! Rumble stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Rumble is on the ground on his back
Rumble tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Johnson is on his feet again.
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Lyoto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lyoto is wobbling!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Anthony Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anthony Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Anthony Johnson!
That one almost breaks Lyoto's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Rumble is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Rumble launches a kick to Lyoto's thigh
Lyoto checks that kick!
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Lyoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Rumble is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida throws a combo
Rumble punches back but nobody connects.
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rumble is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rumble ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Rumble
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 Anthony Johnson
Rumble is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Anthony Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rumble clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rumble is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Anthony Johnson
Lyoto positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rumble's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rumble is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Anthony Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lyoto.
It looks like Rumble was hit by a bus!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Superb haymaker by Rumble
Lyoto manages to move aside
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anthony Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Lyoto seems staggered and Anthony Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A furious flurry of punches from Anthony Johnson
just misses Lyoto.
Rumble misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Lyoto Machida!
You can see Anthony Johnson's head being snapped backwards!
Rumble's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rumble throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Anthony Johnson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lyoto blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Anthony Johnson throws a looping left hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Rumble!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Rumble against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
2:29 Round 3 and Lyoto is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Anthony Johnson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Anthony Johnson 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.
Rumble's Right eye is beginning to swell
Rumble looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Rumble is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Rumble can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Right eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 3:04 Round 3
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 30/82 (37%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 33/56 (59%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 151 s
Another FotN. Major, major damage in both directions.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!