Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2015 22:00:35 GMT -5
Wanderlei Silva is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva 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
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount
Wanderlei's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Wanderlei Silva! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
deflected by Wanderlei.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida isolates Wanderlei Silva's right arm looking for an armbar...
Wanderlei Silva manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Lyoto Machida lost his dominant position.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei 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 half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
Wanderlei holds Lyoto Machida arms and counters his opponent punches.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Wanderlei rolls and he's now on half guard over Lyoto Machida. Nice reversal.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Nice moves from Wanderlei Silva who positions himself for using his knees on Lyoto!
Awful technique! Lyoto wraps one of his legs on Wanderlei Silva leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida goes for an americana!
Wanderlei breaks free.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Wanderlei is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Wanderlei in half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Wanderlei Silva is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Wanderlei's ribs.
That hit Wanderlei who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
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 2
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Wanderlei Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wanderlei into his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Wanderlei Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Wanderlei Silva doesn't defend himself!
Wanderlei's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida isolates Wanderlei Silva's left arm looking for an armbar...
Wanderlei Silva manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Lyoto Machida lost his dominant position.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei 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 1:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Lyoto Machida in closed guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva sits high on Lyoto Machida's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lyoto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Wanderlei Silva appears to be unbreakable
Lyoto tries to roll out. He's too quick for Wanderlei Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Wanderlei and it cost him top position.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Lyoto Machida shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Lyoto Machida breaks that americana attempt!
Wanderlei misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Wanderlei's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei goes for an armbar!
Lyoto Machida breaks the lock and pushes away Wanderlei Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Wanderlei Silva
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Wanderlei dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lyoto from the ground!
Wanderlei is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Wanderlei slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Wanderlei Silva. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has Wanderlei controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lyoto manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Wanderlei
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Wanderlei with punches
Wanderlei reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto and Wanderlei circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 3
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Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei ducks under...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Good front kick from Wanderlei!
Lyoto stumbles backwards after that one!
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Wanderlei fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes Wanderlei's left cheek.
Superb haymaker by Wanderlei
Lyoto manages to move aside
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei launches a kick
Lyoto checks it and keeps distance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei ducks under...
Wanderlei fires low kicks
punishing Lyoto's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto hyper-extended his left leg
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Wanderlei.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Wanderlei's Mouth is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Wanderlei in the side of the head
Wanderlei's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Wanderlei from the side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lyoto's face with those brutal elbows! Lyoto needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Wanderlei Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Wanderlei blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei 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 tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lyoto from the side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Wanderlei is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Wanderlei!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Wanderlei against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to breaks Wanderlei Silva's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Lyoto doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Lyoto ducks under...
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Wanderlei Silva's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Solid kick to the leg from Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto checks it.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Wanderlei Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lyoto's knee!
Lyoto hyper-extended his leg
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Wanderlei is connecting with a few punches
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pulverizing punch to Lyoto's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Wanderlei Silva swings...
hard impact to Lyoto's face!
Wanderlei looks to be in very good shape.
Wanderlei wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wanderlei moves forward and holds Lyoto
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Wanderlei Silva.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Wanderlei Silva
that forces Lyoto to try and defend better.
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lyoto's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Wanderlei is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto Machida just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Lyoto's face while in the clinch!
Lyoto can't take many more shots like those!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Lyoto to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lyoto.
Lyoto's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (Punches) at 3:58 Round 4
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 5/12 (42%)
Clinch strikes 13/18 (72%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/33 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 661 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/48 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 661 s
Good fight. Elite fighters eliting it up.
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva 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
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount
Wanderlei's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei tries to escape from closed guard...
Lyoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Wanderlei Silva! He is reversed and nor Lyoto Machida is on half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
deflected by Wanderlei.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida isolates Wanderlei Silva's right arm looking for an armbar...
Wanderlei Silva manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Lyoto Machida lost his dominant position.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei 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 half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
Wanderlei holds Lyoto Machida arms and counters his opponent punches.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Wanderlei Silva
Solid shots!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida is looking to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Lyoto Machida gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida pushes Wanderlei's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Wanderlei rolls and he's now on half guard over Lyoto Machida. Nice reversal.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Nice moves from Wanderlei Silva who positions himself for using his knees on Lyoto!
Awful technique! Lyoto wraps one of his legs on Wanderlei Silva leg and rolls on the ground! He is now in half guard over his opponent!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida goes for an americana!
Wanderlei breaks free.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Middle kick from Lyoto.
The kick just misses.
Wanderlei is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Wanderlei in half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Wanderlei Silva is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei Silva tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Wanderlei's ribs.
That hit Wanderlei who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Wanderlei
He succeeds!
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 2
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Wanderlei Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wanderlei into his guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Wanderlei Silva! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Wanderlei Silva doesn't defend himself!
Wanderlei's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei 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 Wanderlei
Lyoto Machida isolates Wanderlei Silva's left arm looking for an armbar...
Wanderlei Silva manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Lyoto Machida lost his dominant position.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei 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 1:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva tries to close the guard.
Wanderlei put Lyoto Machida in closed guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva sits high on Lyoto Machida's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lyoto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Wanderlei Silva appears to be unbreakable
Lyoto tries to roll out. He's too quick for Wanderlei Silva and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Wanderlei and it cost him top position.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Lyoto Machida shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Lyoto Machida breaks that americana attempt!
Wanderlei misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Wanderlei's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei goes for an armbar!
Lyoto Machida breaks the lock and pushes away Wanderlei Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Wanderlei Silva
Good shot! Lyoto has reasons to be worried.
Wanderlei dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lyoto from the ground!
Wanderlei is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva looks to pass to mount...
Wanderlei slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lyoto Machida.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Wanderlei Silva. Lyoto is unable to cover himself now!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Wanderlei Silva rolls Lyoto Machida to his stomach and takes his back!
Wanderlei is in rear mount over Lyoto
Lyoto has Wanderlei controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lyoto manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Wanderlei
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Wanderlei Silva's Right eye
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Wanderlei with punches
Wanderlei reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto and Wanderlei circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 3
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Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Wanderlei can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Wanderlei launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei ducks under...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Good front kick from Wanderlei!
Lyoto stumbles backwards after that one!
Crushing shot to Lyoto's body! He's holding his side
Wanderlei fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes Wanderlei's left cheek.
Superb haymaker by Wanderlei
Lyoto manages to move aside
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Wanderlei launches a kick
Lyoto checks it and keeps distance.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei ducks under...
Wanderlei fires low kicks
punishing Lyoto's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto hyper-extended his left leg
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Wanderlei Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Wanderlei decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Wanderlei.
The kick just misses.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Wanderlei's Mouth is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva attempts a sweep single...
Wanderlei Silva catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wanderlei.
Hard blow to Lyoto's mid-section, he seems hurt
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in closed guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Wanderlei Silva!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto tries to open up Wanderlei Silva's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Wanderlei in the side of the head
Wanderlei's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Wanderlei from the side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Wanderlei Silva...
Wanderlei Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Lyoto is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lyoto's face with those brutal elbows! Lyoto needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Wanderlei Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto launches a few weak punches
Wanderlei blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lyoto in the side of the head
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount!
Lyoto won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Wanderlei Silva is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Wanderlei tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Wanderlei 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 tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Lyoto Machida moves to half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Lyoto
Wanderlei tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lyoto from the side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Wanderlei is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Wanderlei!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Wanderlei against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to breaks Wanderlei Silva's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Lyoto doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Lyoto ducks under...
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Lyoto
that lands on Wanderlei Silva's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Solid kick to the leg from Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto checks it.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Wanderlei doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Wanderlei Silva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lyoto's knee!
Lyoto hyper-extended his leg
You can see Wanderlei's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Wanderlei is connecting with a few punches
Wanderlei steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pulverizing punch to Lyoto's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Wanderlei Silva swings...
hard impact to Lyoto's face!
Wanderlei looks to be in very good shape.
Wanderlei wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wanderlei moves forward and holds Lyoto
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei launches a few hard punches to Lyoto Machida's ribs!
Lyoto Machida's ribs shows the damage! Wanderlei Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto takes a break to breathe while holding Wanderlei Silva.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Wanderlei Silva
that forces Lyoto to try and defend better.
Wanderlei launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lyoto's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Wanderlei Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Wanderlei who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wanderlei Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei struggles and launches a few punches to Lyoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Lyoto covers his head!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Wanderlei Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Wanderlei is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto Machida just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Lyoto's face while in the clinch!
Lyoto can't take many more shots like those!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Lyoto to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lyoto.
Lyoto's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by TKO (Punches) at 3:58 Round 4
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 5/12 (42%)
Clinch strikes 13/18 (72%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/33 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 661 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/48 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 661 s
Good fight. Elite fighters eliting it up.