Post by The Sandmen on Jun 7, 2015 14:32:50 GMT -5
Diego Sanchez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Lyoto Machida looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Diego and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Diego blocks.
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Lyoto
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego Sanchez tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Lyoto breaks the lock and covers himself from Diego's punches
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diego struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and Diego continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Diego is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Diego Sanchez moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lyoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lyoto pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Diego Sanchez's offensive.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Diego's ribs.
A bunch of leg kicks from Diego Sanchez
are blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Diego Sanchez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Diego is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego quickly defends.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Diego blocks.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Diego's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds Lyoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Lyoto's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Lyoto Machida's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Lyoto Machida
Diego fails to take Lyoto down and both man are still clinching
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto Machida just can't get away!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Diego Sanchez.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Diego has a small cut in his Right eye
Diego launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Lyoto Machida!
Diego is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Several good body shots
land on Diego.
Hard blow to Diego's mid-section, he seems hurt
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A left hook from Lyoto
grazes the chin of Diego.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Lyoto and Diego circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Diego's chin with an uppercut while Diego lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Diego attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Body kick by Lyoto Machida...
just grazes his opponent.
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto avoids getting cornered.
Diego misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Diego's attemp of grappling
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Diego to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Diego is doing a great job covering himself up.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lyoto pulls his arm out of danger.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto Machida fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Diego Sanchez is not able to stop Diego ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Diego Sanchez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Diego
Diego 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 is in rear mount over Diego
Diego has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under Diego control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Lyoto is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez swings...
...no good.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy 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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Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Diego Sanchez is unable to take him down
Inside leg kick from Diego
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Diego to try and defend better.
Diego's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Lyoto steps forward
Diego feints.
Nice punch by Diego Sanchez
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Diego is swinging for the fences!
Lyoto backpedals and creates space. Diego Sanchez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Diego misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego may be in trouble!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Diego's ribs with a couple of hooks.
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Diego seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Pulverizing punch to Diego's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Diego's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Diego moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Diego launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Diego stumble back!
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto Machida fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Lyoto tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diego in the side of the head
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Lyoto sits over his knees and pushes away Diego's leg!
Lyoto Machida is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez 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 Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diego misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Diego's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Lyoto is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Diego's eyes...
Diego breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Diego
Lyoto Machida throws his leg over Diego Sanchez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Lyoto Machida's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Diego's eyes...
Diego Sanchez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Lyoto Machida and ends up on top!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida was tooling Diego Sanchez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Diego Sanchez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto Machida overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Diego pulls his arm out of danger.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around Diego's arms and counters the punches.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Lyoto and Diego circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida chases Diego and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diego steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Diego has a small cut in his Right cheek
Diego Sanchez moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lyoto blocks that.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Diego.
Diego has a small cut in his Mouth
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diego's ribs!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Diego wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Diego stumbles backwards after that one!
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Diego to pull guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lyoto pulls his arm out of danger.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Lyoto Machida was tooling Diego Sanchez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Diego Sanchez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lyoto pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diego
Diego 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.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A bad move from Diego Sanchez
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Diego has a small cut in his Mouth
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A punch from Diego Sanchez
gets blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right eye
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Diego Sanchez circles around Lyoto
Diego Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Diego's face.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Diego
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Diego Sanchez pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Diego Sanchez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Diego Sanchez's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Diego stumbles backwards after that one!
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida's mind is definitely in the fight, Diego just got nailed! Lyoto Machida saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Diego is going to have a headache after this one.
Diego hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Lyoto Machida has left Diego unconscious on the mat!
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punch) at 1:10 Round 5
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 10/42 (24%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 0/34 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 50/63 (79%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Diego did well at first, but once Machida landed a couple kicks, Diego's game fell apart. Then it was just a survival game, which he did for a long, long while and then died.
Lyoto Machida looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Lyoto is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Diego and Lyoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Diego blocks.
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Lyoto
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego Sanchez tries to open Lyoto's guard...
Lyoto breaks the lock and covers himself from Diego's punches
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lyoto uses his forearms to block the impact!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diego struggles on the ground and tries to break Lyoto Machida's guard...
Lyoto doesn't want to free his opponent and Diego continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lyoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Diego is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Diego Sanchez moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lyoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego Sanchez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Diego Sanchez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lyoto pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Diego Sanchez's offensive.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lyoto Machida has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Diego's ribs.
A bunch of leg kicks from Diego Sanchez
are blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Lyoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Diego's head
Nothing from this... Lyoto Machida seems frustrated.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Diego Sanchez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Diego is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego quickly defends.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Diego blocks.
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Diego's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds Lyoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Lyoto's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Lyoto Machida's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Lyoto Machida
Diego fails to take Lyoto down and both man are still clinching
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diego is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lyoto Machida just can't get away!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Diego Sanchez.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lyoto goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Diego has a small cut in his Right eye
Diego launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Lyoto Machida!
Diego is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lyoto may be in trouble!
Lyoto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Diego Sanchez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Several good body shots
land on Diego.
Hard blow to Diego's mid-section, he seems hurt
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A left hook from Lyoto
grazes the chin of Diego.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Lyoto and Diego circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Lyoto measures the resilience of Diego's chin with an uppercut while Diego lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Diego attempts a shoot
Lyoto Machida hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Body kick by Lyoto Machida...
just grazes his opponent.
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Lyoto Machida's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Lyoto with punches
Lyoto avoids getting cornered.
Diego misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Diego ribs hard
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
Diego moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida struggles a bit before breaking Diego's attemp of grappling
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Diego to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Diego is doing a great job covering himself up.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lyoto pulls his arm out of danger.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto Machida fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Diego Sanchez is not able to stop Diego ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Lyoto Machida looks to pass to mount...
Lyoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Diego Sanchez to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Diego
Diego 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 is in rear mount over Diego
Diego has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under Diego control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Lyoto is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Lyoto Machida!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Diego Sanchez moves to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez swings...
...no good.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy 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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Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Diego Sanchez is unable to take him down
Inside leg kick from Diego
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Diego to try and defend better.
Diego's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Diego is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lyoto.
Lyoto steps forward
Diego feints.
Nice punch by Diego Sanchez
that nearly tags Lyoto.
Diego is swinging for the fences!
Lyoto backpedals and creates space. Diego Sanchez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Diego misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego may be in trouble!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Diego's ribs with a couple of hooks.
High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Diego seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Pulverizing punch to Diego's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Diego's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Diego moves to shoot
but Lyoto Machida delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Diego launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Diego stumble back!
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Lyoto tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto Machida fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Lyoto tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diego in the side of the head
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Diego
Lyoto sits over his knees and pushes away Diego's leg!
Lyoto Machida is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Diego Sanchez...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego Sanchez 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 Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diego misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Diego's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Lyoto is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Diego's eyes...
Diego breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Diego
Lyoto Machida throws his leg over Diego Sanchez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Lyoto Machida's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Diego's eyes...
Diego Sanchez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Lyoto Machida and ends up on top!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lyoto's moves.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida was tooling Diego Sanchez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Diego Sanchez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto Machida overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Diego pulls his arm out of danger.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego tries to open up Lyoto Machida's defense faking a few punches.
Lyoto Machida wraps his arms around Diego's arms and counters the punches.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Lyoto and Diego circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Lyoto blocks with confidence
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida chases Diego and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diego steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Diego has a small cut in his Right cheek
Diego Sanchez moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lyoto blocks that.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
Lyoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Diego.
Diego has a small cut in his Mouth
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Diego Sanchez
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Here comes Lyoto Machida with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Diego's ribs!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lyoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Diego wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Diego stumbles backwards after that one!
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Diego to pull guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lyoto pulls his arm out of danger.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Lyoto Machida was tooling Diego Sanchez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Diego Sanchez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Diego Sanchez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Diego Sanchez doesn't defend himself!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lyoto pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Lyoto succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Diego
Diego 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.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lyoto looks to work from half guard.
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A bad move from Diego Sanchez
allows Lyoto to land a solid head kick.
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Diego has a small cut in his Mouth
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A punch from Diego Sanchez
gets blocked by Lyoto.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Lyoto moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Right eye
Diego Sanchez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diego is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Lyoto is smart enough to block that one.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Diego Sanchez circles around Lyoto
Diego Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Diego's face.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Diego
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Diego Sanchez down... Diego stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diego's jaw!
Diego Sanchez pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Diego Sanchez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto circles out and slips free of Diego Sanchez's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Diego stumbles backwards after that one!
Diego Sanchez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida's mind is definitely in the fight, Diego just got nailed! Lyoto Machida saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Diego is going to have a headache after this one.
Diego hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Lyoto Machida has left Diego unconscious on the mat!
Diego's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punch) at 1:10 Round 5
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 10/42 (24%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 1/8 (12%)
GnP strikes 0/34 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 50/63 (79%)
Kicks 10/12 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Diego did well at first, but once Machida landed a couple kicks, Diego's game fell apart. Then it was just a survival game, which he did for a long, long while and then died.
I was hoping Diego would take this one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!