Post by The Sandmen on Mar 27, 2013 18:41:31 GMT -5
Machida vs. Cro Cop
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Mirko Cro Cop is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lyoto Machida chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Body kick by Mirko Cro Cop...
is blocked.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
Mirko Cro Cop dodges that one moving backwards
As the fight continues it seems that Mirko Cro Cop is taking the best of the fight.
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mirko Cro Cop leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Cro Cop shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Mirko Cro Cop's face!
Cro Cop's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lyoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida was tooling Mirko Cro Cop for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mirko Cro Cop lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Lyoto to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Lyoto
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cro Cop's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
Good job by Cro Cop blocking and slipping the blows.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cro Cop's face!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida isolates Mirko Cro Cop's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mirko Cro Cop is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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0:09 Round 2 and Cro Cop is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Cro Cop who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mirko Cro Cop embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Lyoto Machida circles around Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
A wicked punch by Lyoto Machida
goes awry.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Cro Cop avoids the deadly blow.
Lyoto Machida was tooling Mirko Cro Cop for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mirko Cro Cop lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
Cro Cop slips it.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Mirko Cro Cop
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Cro Cop!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mirko Cro Cop and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Cro Cop staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nice low kick from Cro Cop
but Lyoto Machida stops it.
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cro Cop swings again, only to get countered once more! Cro Cop is looking bad here!
Cro Cop's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
Lyoto slips it.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lyoto blocks that.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cro Cop blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mirko Cro Cop's cheek! Cro Cop stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Lyoto moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Cro Cop's ribs!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Mirko Cro Cop who almost cannot stand!
One after another Lyoto Machida is punishing Cro Cop! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Cro Cop staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Left eye
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cro Cop and pushes him away!
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Cro Cop fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 28/43 (65%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 84 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 2/11 (18%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 90 s
I don't know how to upgrade Cro Cop to beat Machida. Machida is his Achilles heel.
Ferocious staredown by Lyoto while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Mirko Cro Cop is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Lyoto and Cro Cop move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto reels from the strikes.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lyoto Machida chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Body kick by Mirko Cro Cop...
is blocked.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
Mirko Cro Cop dodges that one moving backwards
As the fight continues it seems that Mirko Cro Cop is taking the best of the fight.
Cro Cop fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mirko Cro Cop leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Cro Cop shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Mirko Cro Cop's face!
Cro Cop's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lyoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Cro Cop is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida was tooling Mirko Cro Cop for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mirko Cro Cop lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop won't budge, forcing Lyoto to pull guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Lyoto
Cro Cop is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop creates enough space to control Lyoto Machida's leg.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cro Cop's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
Good job by Cro Cop blocking and slipping the blows.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Cro Cop.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Mirko Cro Cop...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cro Cop's face!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida isolates Mirko Cro Cop's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mirko Cro Cop is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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0:09 Round 2 and Cro Cop is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Cro Cop who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cro Cop pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mirko Cro Cop embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto Machida moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Lyoto Machida circles around Cro Cop
Lyoto Machida steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
A wicked punch by Lyoto Machida
goes awry.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Cro Cop avoids the deadly blow.
Lyoto Machida was tooling Mirko Cro Cop for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mirko Cro Cop lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
Cro Cop slips it.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Mirko Cro Cop
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Cro Cop!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mirko Cro Cop and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Cro Cop!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Cro Cop staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nice low kick from Cro Cop
but Lyoto Machida stops it.
Cro Cop wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Cro Cop.
Cro Cop misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mirko Cro Cop throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cro Cop swings again, only to get countered once more! Cro Cop is looking bad here!
Cro Cop's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop throws an uppercut
Lyoto slips it.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lyoto blocks that.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cro Cop blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mirko Cro Cop's cheek! Cro Cop stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Lyoto moves backwards and gestures for Mirko Cro Cop to stand up.
Mirko Cro Cop is on his feet again.
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Cro Cop's ribs!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Mirko Cro Cop who almost cannot stand!
One after another Lyoto Machida is punishing Cro Cop! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Cro Cop staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A bad move from Mirko Cro Cop
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Left eye
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cro Cop and pushes him away!
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Cro Cop fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 28/43 (65%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 84 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 2/11 (18%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 90 s
I don't know how to upgrade Cro Cop to beat Machida. Machida is his Achilles heel.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!