Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2013 16:18:44 GMT -5
Rashad Evans glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Rashad Evans stumbles back.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Evans seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Mouth
A high kick from Rashad Evans
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Evans ribs hard
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Lyoto Machida!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
Josh Rosenthal 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a kick
Evans checks it and keeps distance.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Evans blocks and pushes his opponent.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Evans may be in trouble!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Evans.
Lyoto Machida fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that hits its mark.
A punch from Rashad Evans
gets blocked by Lyoto.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Rashad Evans moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Evans with punches
Evans reels from the strikes.
Evans's Nose is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto holds Rashad Evans's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Lyoto
Lyoto covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Lyoto ducks under...
Lyoto steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to stomp on Lyoto's feet while in the clinch.
Lyoto seems barely affected. Rashad Evans should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida chases Evans and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Evans steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Evans
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Evans was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Rashad Evans tries to holds Lyoto Machida in a clinch against the fence
Lyoto escapes from the clinch before Rashad Evans could keep him in place
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rashad Evans is measuring Lyoto with his jab.
Lyoto isn't fazed.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto Machida jabs at Evans
hitting his chest.
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rashad Evans
are blocked by Lyoto.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Lyoto Machida jabs at Evans
hitting his chest.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Evans moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Evans's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
A solid combination from Lyoto Machida
connects with Evans.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Evans staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Evans seems to be done!
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans looks rattled! Lyoto Machida sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rashad Evans is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Rashad Evans to stand up.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Evans stumble back!
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Evans's thigh
Incredible high kick!
Evans is worried!
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
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 Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
Evans struggles to free himself
That armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Evans's face.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Evans to tap! This is over!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (armbar) at 1:01 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/23 (48%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 317 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 32/49 (65%)
Kicks 18/21 (86%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 271 s
I feel like if Machida wasn't trying for a Sub finish, this would have ended sooner. Meh well, win is a win, and a finish is a finish. Think most saw this coming.
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto Machida is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Rashad Evans stumbles back.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Evans seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Mouth
A high kick from Rashad Evans
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Evans ribs hard
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto Machida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Lyoto Machida!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
Josh Rosenthal 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a kick
Evans checks it and keeps distance.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Evans blocks and pushes his opponent.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Lyoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Evans is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Evans may be in trouble!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Evans.
Lyoto Machida fires an unorthodox punch to Evans's torso
that hits its mark.
A punch from Rashad Evans
gets blocked by Lyoto.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Rashad Evans moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Evans with punches
Evans reels from the strikes.
Evans's Nose is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto holds Rashad Evans's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Lyoto
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Lyoto
Lyoto covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Lyoto ducks under...
Lyoto steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Lyoto Machida sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans tries to stomp on Lyoto's feet while in the clinch.
Lyoto seems barely affected. Rashad Evans should look for a better strategy if he wants anything from this fight.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida chases Evans and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Evans steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Evans
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Evans was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Rashad Evans tries to holds Lyoto Machida in a clinch against the fence
Lyoto escapes from the clinch before Rashad Evans could keep him in place
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Evans receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rashad Evans is measuring Lyoto with his jab.
Lyoto isn't fazed.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Evans blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto Machida jabs at Evans
hitting his chest.
Lyoto and Evans circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rashad Evans tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
A bunch of leg kicks from Rashad Evans
are blocked by Lyoto.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Evans is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Lyoto moves backwards and Rashad Evans is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Lyoto Machida jabs at Evans
hitting his chest.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Evans moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Evans's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
A solid combination from Lyoto Machida
connects with Evans.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Evans staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Evans seems to be done!
Evans has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans looks rattled! Lyoto Machida sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rashad Evans is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rashad Evans seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Rashad Evans to stand up.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Evans's legs repeatedly.
Evans hyper-extended his left leg
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Evans stumble back!
Lyoto is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Evans's thigh
Incredible high kick!
Evans is worried!
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Evans staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Evans
Lyoto Machida was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
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 Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
Evans struggles to free himself
That armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Lyoto Machida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Evans's face.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lyoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount
Lyoto succeeds
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Evans to tap! This is over!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (armbar) at 1:01 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/23 (48%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 317 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 32/49 (65%)
Kicks 18/21 (86%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 271 s
I feel like if Machida wasn't trying for a Sub finish, this would have ended sooner. Meh well, win is a win, and a finish is a finish. Think most saw this coming.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!