Post by The Sandmen on Oct 28, 2013 22:21:34 GMT -5
Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida
Ferocious staredown by Bones while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Lyoto Machida looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
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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The fight gets underway.
Middle kick from Bones.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Jon Jones is in closed 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.
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
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Lyoto Machida throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
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.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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,
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jon Jones
Stand up! This is what Bones's cornermen are shouting. Lyoto Machida is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Jon Jones gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Jon Jones has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Bones
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida tries to open Bones's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lyoto Machida. Bones is unable to cover himself now!
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
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jon Jones pushes Lyoto Machida down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jon Jones is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Lyoto
Bones moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jon Jones is in half 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,
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Bones launches a barrage of elbows over Lyoto's face!
Lyoto Machida blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Jon Jones in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
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
Bones tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
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 tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones shows great balance while pushing away Lyoto Machida
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Bones pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jon Jones!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jon Jones circles around Lyoto
Bones wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bones moves forward and holds Lyoto
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Lyoto stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jon Jones is coming in again!
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lyoto launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Bones.
Bones is trying to counter now!
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Jon Jones catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bones.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Bones 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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Lyoto Machida holds Jon Jones and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Bones is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Lyoto
Jon Jones tries to better his position on the ground...
Bones breaks the closed guard of Lyoto Machida and moves to half guard
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Jon Jones looks to mount Lyoto Machida...
Jon Jones slides his knee across and gets to 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
That brutal impact left Lyoto laid out on the mat! Jon Jones's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Jon Jones by KO (Elbow) at 1:51 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 290 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 290 s
Technically a flash KO, but Jones was starting to take over this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!