Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2012 12:50:49 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan).
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Houston Alexander raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Houston Alexander comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Lyoto misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Alexander followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
Alexander launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Incredible high kick!
Alexander is worried!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Alexander.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Houston Alexander.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Alexander!
Alexander's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Houston Alexander blocks and steps away.
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Lyoto Machida paws at Alexander.
Alexander answers with solid punches!
Lyoto moves backwards and Houston Alexander is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alexander
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander pushes Lyoto Machida againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lyoto cannot escape Houston Alexander's clinch! Houston Alexander is just brutalizing Lyoto with punches time and time again!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Houston Alexander's ribs!
Alexander struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Alexander's attemp of grappling
Houston Alexander fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Alexander is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Houston Alexander
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Alexander pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Alexander.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
Alexander backpedals and creates space. Lyoto Machida is asking him if he is going to fight!
Solid low kick from Houston Alexander.
Lyoto deflects it.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Alexander
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Alexander seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alexander launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
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 2
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Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Alexander.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Houston Alexander's ribs!
Houston Alexander's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Houston Alexander to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Alexander is with is back on the ground now.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander 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 open guard over Alexander
0:57 Round 2 and Alexander is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Houston Alexander 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.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Alexander
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Alexander
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Alexander
Lyoto Machida was tooling Houston Alexander for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Houston Alexander lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Houston Alexander 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 is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Houston Alexander...
is blocked.
Houston Alexander launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Houston Alexander's leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Lyoto steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
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 Alexander
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Houston Alexander closed his guard around Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Houston Alexander.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Houston Alexander breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Alexander receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side
Houston Alexander's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Houston Alexander saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Houston Alexander launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
A bad move from Houston Alexander
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left eye
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Alexander staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Alexander stumbles backwards staggered and Lyoto Machida launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Alexander is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Alexander staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto is standing while Alexander is on the ground on his back
Lyoto knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Houston Alexander is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right cheek
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Alexander is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Houston Alexander to stand up.
Houston Alexander is on his feet again.
Lyoto Machida paws at Alexander.
Alexander swings ineffectively.
Houston Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Alexander.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Alexander into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right eye
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alexander follows Lyoto Machida
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alexander needs to stop playing Lyoto Machida's game or he'll get knocked out!
Oh! Down goes Alexander! Lyoto Machida knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Lyoto Machida really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Alexander's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punch) at 0:23 Round 3
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 20/30 (67%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 102 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 9/26 (35%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 124 s
People at Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Lyoto's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Houston Alexander who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Houston Alexander raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Houston Alexander comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
Lyoto misses a step and Houston Alexander sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Alexander followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
Alexander launches a stiff jab!
Lyoto ducks that one.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Incredible high kick!
Alexander is worried!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Alexander.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Houston Alexander.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Alexander!
Alexander's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Houston Alexander blocks and steps away.
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Lyoto Machida paws at Alexander.
Alexander answers with solid punches!
Lyoto moves backwards and Houston Alexander is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Houston Alexander is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alexander
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander pushes Lyoto Machida againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lyoto cannot escape Houston Alexander's clinch! Houston Alexander is just brutalizing Lyoto with punches time and time again!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Houston Alexander's ribs!
Alexander struggles and protects himself.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Alexander's attemp of grappling
Houston Alexander fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Alexander is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Houston Alexander
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Alexander pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Alexander.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
Alexander backpedals and creates space. Lyoto Machida is asking him if he is going to fight!
Solid low kick from Houston Alexander.
Lyoto deflects it.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Alexander
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Houston Alexander takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Houston Alexander jumps back and jabs
Alexander seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Alexander launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
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 2
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Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Alexander.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Houston Alexander's ribs!
Houston Alexander's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to take Houston Alexander to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Alexander is with is back on the ground now.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander 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 open guard over Alexander
0:57 Round 2 and Alexander is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Houston Alexander 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.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Alexander
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Alexander
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Alexander
Lyoto Machida was tooling Houston Alexander for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Houston Alexander lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Houston Alexander 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 is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Houston Alexander's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Osaka Castle Hall (OSaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Houston Alexander...
is blocked.
Houston Alexander launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Houston Alexander's leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexander showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Lyoto steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
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 Alexander
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Houston Alexander closed his guard around Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Houston Alexander.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Houston Alexander breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Alexander receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side
Houston Alexander's mind is definitely in the fight, Lyoto just got nailed! Houston Alexander saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Alexander clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Houston Alexander launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
A bad move from Houston Alexander
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left eye
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Alexander staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Alexander stumbles backwards staggered and Lyoto Machida launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Alexander is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Alexander staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto is standing while Alexander is on the ground on his back
Lyoto knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Houston Alexander is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right cheek
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Alexander is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Houston Alexander to stand up.
Houston Alexander is on his feet again.
Lyoto Machida paws at Alexander.
Alexander swings ineffectively.
Houston Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lyoto is clinching with Alexander.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Alexander into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Alexander's chin! That stops Alexander in his tracks!
Alexander has a small cut in his Right eye
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alexander follows Lyoto Machida
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alexander needs to stop playing Lyoto Machida's game or he'll get knocked out!
Oh! Down goes Alexander! Lyoto Machida knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Lyoto Machida really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Alexander's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punch) at 0:23 Round 3
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 20/30 (67%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 102 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 9/26 (35%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 124 s
People at Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) will not regret paying for this ticket. Lyoto's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Houston Alexander who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!