Post by The Sandmen on Feb 25, 2013 19:24:30 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jon Jones is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 3 fight winning streak.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Bones move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Quick hook by Jon Jones
glances off Lyoto's arms.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Bones looks to be in very good shape.
Bones launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Good front kick from Bones!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Bones misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Jon Jones moves aside looking for a counter...
Bones goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Bones is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lyoto holds Jon Jones arms and counters his opponent punches.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lyoto's face with those brutal elbows! Lyoto needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Jones 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll on the ground...
Lyoto knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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.
Bones misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
Bones is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lyoto's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Bones's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Bones 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 Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bones struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Bones tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
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 Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Jones launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Jon Jones
gets deflected.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Bones is connecting with a few punches
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Jon Jones's leg.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto pushes Jon Jones and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Bones's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Bones in the abdomen
Hard blow to Bones's mid-section, he seems hurt
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Jon Jones moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bones has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Bones's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bones goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto moves on the ground
Lyoto cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Jones can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Jon Jones moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Bones is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Bones blocks and pushes his opponent.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Bones!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Bones's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Jon Jones fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Bones who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Jones embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Bones is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Jones
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Jones fakes some punches
Lyoto ties him up.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground
Bones cannot take advantage in the ground
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches towards Bones's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jon Jones receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Bones into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bones's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Bones's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Jones
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground
Bones cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Bones ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Jon Jones who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bones is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Jon Jones to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Bones is with is back on the ground now.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Bones
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Jones is not able to stop Bones ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Jon Jones...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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!
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones
Lyoto Machida tries to get his arm under Jon Jones's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jon Jones's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jon Jones easily defends the attempt.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Bones locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Lyoto Machida unil he can pull his arm free! Lyoto lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Jon Jones who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones
Bones 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.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bones! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Bones.
Nicely done! Lyoto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones with two hooks in
Jon Jones 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.
John McCarthy 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 Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Bones launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Bones misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Mouth
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Jones and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto and Bones circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves backwards and Jon Jones is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Bones receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Jon Jones takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bones is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Jones can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Jon Jones is unable to take him down
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Bones has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bones's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jon Jones fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Bones and pushes him away!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Bones was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Bones launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Bones receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Bones hyper-extended his left leg
Bones showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Lyoto steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Bones tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Bones receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Bones hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto and Bones circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bones tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Bones stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bones
this is getting worse and worse for Bones
The ref pulls off Lyoto Machida! Bones seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Mouth
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Punches) at 1:57 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 29/47 (62%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 3/18 (17%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 21/59 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Jones started this one out crazy-strong. After that short, but damaging offense, Machida said (aloud, to everyone), "ENOUGH OF THIS CRAP!" and started fighting. And he did fight. And he won. Crazy stuff.
Jon Jones is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 3 fight winning streak.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Bones move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Quick hook by Jon Jones
glances off Lyoto's arms.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Bones looks to be in very good shape.
Bones launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Good front kick from Bones!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Bones misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Jon Jones moves aside looking for a counter...
Bones goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Bones is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lyoto holds Jon Jones arms and counters his opponent punches.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lyoto's face with those brutal elbows! Lyoto needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left eye
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jon Jones 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Lyoto Machida's Forehead
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll on the ground...
Lyoto knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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.
Bones misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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 Jon Jones
Bones is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lyoto's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones throws a few hammer fists to the face of Lyoto Machida
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Bones's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Bones 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 Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bones struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Bones tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
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 Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Jones launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Jon Jones
gets deflected.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Bones is connecting with a few punches
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Jon Jones's leg.
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto pushes Jon Jones and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a knee while holding Bones's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Bones in the abdomen
Hard blow to Bones's mid-section, he seems hurt
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Jon Jones moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bones has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Bones's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bones goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto moves on the ground
Lyoto cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Jon Jones can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Jon Jones moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Bones is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Bones blocks and pushes his opponent.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Bones!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Bones's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Jon Jones fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Bones who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Jones embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Bones is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Jones
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Jon Jones fakes some punches
Lyoto ties him up.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground
Bones cannot take advantage in the ground
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches towards Bones's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jon Jones receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes Bones into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bones's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Bones's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Jones
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground
Bones cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bones's side.
Bones ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Jones!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Jon Jones who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bones is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Bones!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Bones against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Jon Jones to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Bones is with is back on the ground now.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Bones
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jon Jones is not able to stop Bones ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Jon Jones...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones 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!
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones
Lyoto Machida tries to get his arm under Jon Jones's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jon Jones's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jon Jones easily defends the attempt.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones
Lyoto Machida isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Bones locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Lyoto Machida unil he can pull his arm free! Lyoto lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Jon Jones who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones
Bones 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.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bones! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Bones.
Nicely done! Lyoto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Bones with two hooks in
Jon Jones 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.
John McCarthy 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 Mineirinho (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Bones launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Bones misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Mouth
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Jones and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lyoto and Bones circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto moves backwards and Jon Jones is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from Lyoto.
Bones receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Jon Jones takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bones is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Jones can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Bones grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Jon Jones is unable to take him down
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Bones has reasons to be worried.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Jon Jones jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bones's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jon Jones fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Bones and pushes him away!
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Bones was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Bones launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Bones receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Bones hyper-extended his left leg
Bones showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Lyoto steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Bones tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Bones receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Bones hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Lyoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto and Bones circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bones tries to break the clinch... Lyoto Machida launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Bones stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida shoots an incredible takedown!
Lyoto doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bones
this is getting worse and worse for Bones
The ref pulls off Lyoto Machida! Bones seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Mouth
Winner is Lyoto Machida by TKO (Punches) at 1:57 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 29/47 (62%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 3/18 (17%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 21/59 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Jones started this one out crazy-strong. After that short, but damaging offense, Machida said (aloud, to everyone), "ENOUGH OF THIS CRAP!" and started fighting. And he did fight. And he won. Crazy stuff.