Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2014 4:36:36 GMT -5
Will a different Lyoto show up this time?
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
Lyoto Machida looks very relaxed.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Josh Koscheck and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Koscheck is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
Koscheck ducks that one.
Josh Koscheck circles around Lyoto
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Lyoto ducks under...
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Koscheck checks it.
Koscheck moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Koscheck's attemp of grappling
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Koscheck.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Koscheck blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto moves backwards and Josh Koscheck is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Josh Koscheck stumbles back.
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
land while he's on his bicycle.
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto quickly defends.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Koscheck deflects the blows.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Josh Koscheck goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Josh Koscheck
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Koscheck's defense
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and frees his leg!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Solid shot from Josh Koscheck to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Josh Koscheck throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Koscheck hyper-extended his left leg
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Even nicer blocks from Koscheck.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Koscheck to try and defend better.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Body shots by Lyoto Machida
Koscheck covers up.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 moves on the ground
Lyoto Machida moves to side mount
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Koscheck
that visibly pains Lyoto.
A high kick from Josh Koscheck
misses badly. Koscheck slips and falls!
Lyoto is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Josh Koscheck to stand up.
Josh Koscheck is on his feet again.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Lyoto is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lyoto breaks the lock showing some skills...
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Koscheck pushes Lyoto Machida down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida creates enough space to control Josh Koscheck's leg.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
mostly hits air.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Koscheck.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Koscheck tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Koscheck moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Koscheck's legs repeatedly.
Koscheck hyper-extended his left leg
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 half guard over Koscheck
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Koscheck steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Koscheck can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Koscheck blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Koscheck struggles... Lyoto Machida is unable to take him down
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Lyoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto moves backwards and Josh Koscheck is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Koscheck.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Koscheck!
Koscheck's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Superb haymaker by Koscheck
Lyoto manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Koscheck and raining down combinations!
Koscheck doesn't look worried as he defends.
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto tries to grapple
Koscheck moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Koscheck moves to shoot
Lyoto misses a knee.
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Lyoto done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto grab one of Josh Koscheck's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Koscheck done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Lyoto.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab both of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Koscheck lifted Lyoto's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Pitty-pat punches from Koscheck
They're bothering Lyoto even though they aren't hurting him.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nice beating Lyoto Machida has received.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nice beating Lyoto Machida has received.
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck 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!
That brutal impact left Lyoto laid out on the mat! Josh Koscheck's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (Elbows) at 4:54 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 21/58 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 23/40 (58%)
Kicks 9/16 (56%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/20 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 557 s
Machida faught much better this time...but the result was the same. This time we had a flash KO finish though. Some KO resistance might help him. I would have liked to have seen the score cards in this one. Machida was doing pretty well for a lot of it, but Koscheck went in offensive bursts. Hard to score.
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
Lyoto Machida looks very relaxed.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Josh Koscheck and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Koscheck is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
Koscheck ducks that one.
Josh Koscheck circles around Lyoto
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Lyoto ducks under...
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
Koscheck checks it.
Koscheck moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Koscheck's attemp of grappling
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Koscheck.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Koscheck blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto moves backwards and Josh Koscheck is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Josh Koscheck stumbles back.
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
land while he's on his bicycle.
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto quickly defends.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Koscheck deflects the blows.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Koscheck launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Josh Koscheck goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Josh Koscheck
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Koscheck's defense
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and frees his leg!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Solid shot from Josh Koscheck to the body.
Lyoto blocks in time.
Josh Koscheck throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Koscheck hyper-extended his left leg
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Even nicer blocks from Koscheck.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Koscheck to try and defend better.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lyoto sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Koscheck was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Body shots by Lyoto Machida
Koscheck covers up.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 moves on the ground
Lyoto Machida moves to side mount
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 side mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Koscheck
that visibly pains Lyoto.
A high kick from Josh Koscheck
misses badly. Koscheck slips and falls!
Lyoto is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida creates space and allows Josh Koscheck to stand up.
Josh Koscheck is on his feet again.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Lyoto.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Lyoto is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lyoto breaks the lock showing some skills...
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Koscheck pushes Lyoto Machida down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Josh Koscheck tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lyoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida creates enough space to control Josh Koscheck's leg.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Lyoto
Josh Koscheck tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lyoto's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
mostly hits air.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Koscheck.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Koscheck tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Koscheck moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Koscheck's legs repeatedly.
Koscheck hyper-extended his left leg
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 half guard over Koscheck
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Koscheck! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Koscheck doesn't defend himself!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Koscheck
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Koscheck's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Josh Koscheck efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Koscheck steps forward
Lyoto feints.
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Koscheck can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Koscheck blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Lyoto grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Koscheck struggles... Lyoto Machida is unable to take him down
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Lyoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lyoto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lyoto moves backwards and Josh Koscheck is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Koscheck.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Koscheck!
Koscheck's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Superb haymaker by Koscheck
Lyoto manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Koscheck and raining down combinations!
Koscheck doesn't look worried as he defends.
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto tries to grapple
Koscheck moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lyoto's chin
Lyoto's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Koscheck blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Koscheck moves to shoot
Lyoto misses a knee.
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Lyoto done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto grab one of Josh Koscheck's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Koscheck done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Lyoto.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab both of Lyoto Machida's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Koscheck lifted Lyoto's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto covers himself well
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Pitty-pat punches from Koscheck
They're bothering Lyoto even though they aren't hurting him.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nice beating Lyoto Machida has received.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
deflected by Lyoto.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Nice beating Lyoto Machida has received.
Lyoto works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Lyoto
Koscheck 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!
That brutal impact left Lyoto laid out on the mat! Josh Koscheck's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (Elbows) at 4:54 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 21/58 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 23/40 (58%)
Kicks 9/16 (56%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/20 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 557 s
Machida faught much better this time...but the result was the same. This time we had a flash KO finish though. Some KO resistance might help him. I would have liked to have seen the score cards in this one. Machida was doing pretty well for a lot of it, but Koscheck went in offensive bursts. Hard to score.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!