Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2013 17:31:23 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Bones while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Bones and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Bones ducks under...
Jon Jones closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
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!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Deep breaths from Jon Jones who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Bones 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 Jon Jones
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 side mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:30 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...
Jon Jones gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jon Jones jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones fires a barrage of punches at Lyoto's head!
The punches go wide.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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
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 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.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida launches a rapid series of punches
taking Bones from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Jon Jones avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bones is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lyoto.
Jon Jones's reflexes save him!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Bones checks it.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Lyoto.
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Bones's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Jon Jones blocks
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Jon Jones's leg.
Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
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!
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bones into his guard.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bones's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
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.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Jon Jones keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Bones.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jon Jones checks the kick.
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
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Jon Jones paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Jones's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's chin with an uppercut while Bones lands some great crosses.
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Bones only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Bones and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Bones steps for a throw
Lyoto Machida is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Jon Jones storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bones doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
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 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
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Jon Jones breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones fakes a move and moves laterally.
Bones sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Bones
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!
Lyoto Machida pushes Bones's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lyoto who is in full mount! Bones is in trouble now!
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.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Jon Jones down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida is in full 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,
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bones.
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Round 3
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Bones is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Jones throws a looping left hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Jon Jones launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Lyoto breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bones's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground
Jon Jones moves to side mount
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
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
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Bones's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Jones is in closed 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.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Bones has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
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
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
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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!
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Bones avoids the deadly blow.
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
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida charges at Bones throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bones is rocked!
Bones's Chin is beginning to swell
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.
Bones grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Lyoto Machida landed hard on his back
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto tries to hit Jon Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Bones steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto tries to hit Jon Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Bones dodges that
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Jon Jones's head...
It lands flush with Jon Jones's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Jon Jones's head...
It lands flush with Jon Jones's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Jon Jones's head...
Bones leans out of the way.
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Jon Jones creates space and allows Lyoto Machida to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Bones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bones blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Jon Jones circles around Lyoto
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
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Bones in half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Jones hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Lyoto closes his legs around Jon Jones's leg. Bones is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Jon Jones passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones tries to move to full mount
Bones succeeds
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Jon Jones tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Jon Jones keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Bones to try and defend better.
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Bones blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jon Jones's cheek! Bones stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Bones's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Bones's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Jon Jones launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
It lands flush with Lyoto Machida's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lyoto's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Jon Jones to stand up.
Bones climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Quick hook by Jon Jones
glances off Lyoto's arms.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Bones is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Lyoto Machida work his BJJ game.
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Jon Jones on the ground
They could take their toll on Lyoto.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jon Jones and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jon Jones is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto throws a lazy kick
Bones blocks and keeps his distance.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Bones launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Bones's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones goes for a low kick..
Lyoto avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Jones can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bones is holding Lyoto Machida's right 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
Jon Jones looks to pass to mount...
Bones slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Jon Jones fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Jones's punches
Bones is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jon Jones! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jon Jones tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Jones who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
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 holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Bones tries to grapple
He puts Lyoto in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bones pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Lyoto Machida's face!
Bones steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jon Jones moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bones struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Jon Jones seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Jon Jones launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Lyoto stumbles backwards and Jon Jones shoots an incredible takedown!
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Bones, launching a big hook
Jon Jones steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
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 launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
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
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bones looks to work from half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida 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 Bones's moves.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jon Jones?
Winner is Jon Jones by Split decision
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 11/25 (44%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 36/72 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 37/49 (76%)
Kicks 7/13 (54%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Oooooo THAT was a close one. I donno if I agree with the judges. Yes, this was a close, back and forth fight with damage almost dead even by the end, but Machida was a lot closer to finishing Jones (R. 4) than Jones ever was to finishing Machida. Either way, a classic that I would love to see again, and with more rounds perhaps, in the future...?
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Bones and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Bones ducks under...
Jon Jones closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
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!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Deep breaths from Jon Jones who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Bones 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 Jon Jones
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 side mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:30 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...
Jon Jones gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jon Jones jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones fires a barrage of punches at Lyoto's head!
The punches go wide.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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
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 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.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida launches a rapid series of punches
taking Bones from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Jon Jones avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Bones is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lyoto.
Jon Jones's reflexes save him!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Bones checks it.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Lyoto.
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Bones's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Jon Jones blocks
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Jon Jones's leg.
Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
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!
Jon Jones shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bones into his guard.
Lyoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bones's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
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.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Jon Jones keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lyoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Bones.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jon Jones checks the kick.
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
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Jon Jones paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Jones's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's chin with an uppercut while Bones lands some great crosses.
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Bones only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Bones and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Bones steps for a throw
Lyoto Machida is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Jon Jones storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bones doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
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 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
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Jon Jones breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones fakes a move and moves laterally.
Bones sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Bones
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Bones
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!
Lyoto Machida pushes Bones's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lyoto who is in full mount! Bones is in trouble now!
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.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Jon Jones down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lyoto Machida is in full 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,
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bones.
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Round 3
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Bones is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jon Jones throws a looping left hand...
Lyoto moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Jon Jones launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Lyoto breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bones's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground
Jon Jones moves to side mount
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
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
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Bones's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jon Jones is in closed 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.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Bones has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
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
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
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Jones a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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!
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Bones avoids the deadly blow.
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
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida charges at Bones throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Bones is rocked!
Bones's Chin is beginning to swell
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.
Bones grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Lyoto Machida landed hard on his back
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto tries to hit Jon Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Bones steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto tries to hit Jon Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Bones dodges that
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Jon Jones's head...
It lands flush with Jon Jones's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Jon Jones's head...
It lands flush with Jon Jones's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida launches an up-kick intended for Jon Jones's head...
Bones leans out of the way.
Bones is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Jon Jones creates space and allows Lyoto Machida to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Bones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bones blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Jon Jones circles around Lyoto
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
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Bones in half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Jones hovers above Lyoto
Good punches to Lyoto's body.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Lyoto closes his legs around Jon Jones's leg. Bones is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Jon Jones passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones tries to move to full mount
Bones succeeds
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Jon Jones tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Jon Jones keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Bones to try and defend better.
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Bones blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jon Jones's cheek! Bones stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Bones's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Bones's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Jon Jones launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
It lands flush with Lyoto Machida's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lyoto's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lyoto is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Jon Jones to stand up.
Bones climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Quick hook by Jon Jones
glances off Lyoto's arms.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Bones is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Lyoto Machida work his BJJ game.
Lyoto measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Jon Jones on the ground
They could take their toll on Lyoto.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Bones tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jon Jones tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jon Jones and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jon Jones is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto throws a lazy kick
Bones blocks and keeps his distance.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Bones launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Bones's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bones goes for a low kick..
Lyoto avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Jones can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bones is holding Lyoto Machida's right 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
Jon Jones looks to pass to mount...
Bones slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Jon Jones fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Jones's punches
Bones is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jon Jones! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jon Jones tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jon Jones who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
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 holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Bones tries to grapple
He puts Lyoto in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bones pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Lyoto Machida's face!
Bones steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jon Jones moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bones struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Nothing from this... Jon Jones seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to break the clinch... Jon Jones launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Lyoto stumbles backwards and Jon Jones shoots an incredible takedown!
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Bones, launching a big hook
Jon Jones steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto Machida didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
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 launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lyoto doesn't fight back!
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
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bones looks to work from half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lyoto's being punished here!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida 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 Bones's moves.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jon Jones?
Winner is Jon Jones by Split decision
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 11/25 (44%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 36/72 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 37/49 (76%)
Kicks 7/13 (54%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Oooooo THAT was a close one. I donno if I agree with the judges. Yes, this was a close, back and forth fight with damage almost dead even by the end, but Machida was a lot closer to finishing Jones (R. 4) than Jones ever was to finishing Machida. Either way, a classic that I would love to see again, and with more rounds perhaps, in the future...?