Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 21:07:30 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario).
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Velasquez while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Velasquez stumbles backwards after that one!
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto Machida and Velasquez 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 to the body...
his punches graze Velasquez's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cain Velasquez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida falls hard on the mat with Cain Velasquez on top of him
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Velasquez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lyoto anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
Good job by Lyoto blocking and slipping the blows.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Cain Velasquez hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Velasquez tries to counter Lyoto's moves on the ground.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Cain Velasquez's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Velasquez's jaw!
Velasquez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cain Velasquez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Cain Velasquez's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida managed to maintain his balances and move away from Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Cain Velasquez any adventage in the ground.
Velasquez misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Velasquez.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Lyoto Machida
well done Lyoto falls hard on the mat
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez seems to be done!
Lyoto and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cain Velasquez fires an unorthodox punch to Lyoto's torso
that goes wide.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Velasquez.
Lyoto and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
gets deflected.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Velasquez's chin
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Velasquez.
Velasquez hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Velasquez's knee!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Velasquez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez shoots and grab Lyoto Machida's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Lyoto sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab one of Cain Velasquez's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Velasquez lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Velasquez launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Velasquez's Nose is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Terrible one sided match... Velasquez was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Body shots by Lyoto Machida
Solid blows to Velasquez's abdomen.
Hard blow to Velasquez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 3
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Lyoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Velasquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Velasquez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto stays on his feet and fights off the trip
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Lyoto stays on his feet
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez fires an unorthodox punch to Lyoto's torso
that goes wide.
Lyoto Machida jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Velasquez's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Terrible one sided match... Velasquez was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lyoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Velasquez tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Velasquez's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Velasquez
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto catches an ankle and Velasquez is tripped to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Velasquez
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 Velasquez
Terrible one sided match... Velasquez was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Velasquez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Lyoto tries to end this with a RNC!
Velasquez manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Velasquez is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Cain Velasquez breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cain Velasquez! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 4
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Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Velasquez in a double underhook!
Cain Velasquez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez has seen better days.
Velasquez and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Velasquez in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Velasquez's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Velasquez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Velasquez time to recover. Cain Velasquez seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Mouth
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Superb haymaker by Velasquez
Lyoto manages to move aside
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Velasquez.
Velasquez's Mouth is beginning to swell
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Velasquez staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Nose
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Velasquez in the side of the head
Velasquez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez 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.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Lyoto Machida's lock! This is over! Velasquez didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (Armbar) at 3:42 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 44/54 (81%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/21 (95%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/21 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Ma-chida ma-dominated him. Cain hung on for 2 full rounds longer than he should have. Interesting stuff.
Lyoto Machida glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Velasquez while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Velasquez stumbles backwards after that one!
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto Machida and Velasquez 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 to the body...
his punches graze Velasquez's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cain Velasquez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida falls hard on the mat with Cain Velasquez on top of him
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Velasquez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lyoto anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Cain Velasquez aggressively and repeatedly punches Lyoto.
Good job by Lyoto blocking and slipping the blows.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Cain Velasquez hovers above Lyoto
Lyoto Machida stops him from throwing strikes.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto is moving on the ground...
Velasquez tries to counter Lyoto's moves on the ground.
Lyoto Machida gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lyoto leans and gets Cain Velasquez's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Velasquez's jaw!
Velasquez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cain Velasquez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Cain Velasquez's ribs!
Cain Velasquez's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lyoto Machida managed to maintain his balances and move away from Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Velasquez tries to escape from the closed guard
Cain Velasquez any adventage in the ground.
Velasquez misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Velasquez is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Good looking punches from Lyoto Machida on the ground
They could take their toll on Velasquez.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Cain Velasquez down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Velasquez receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Lyoto Machida
well done Lyoto falls hard on the mat
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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High kick from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez seems to be done!
Lyoto and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cain Velasquez fires an unorthodox punch to Lyoto's torso
that goes wide.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Velasquez.
Lyoto and Velasquez circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Velasquez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lyoto doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A right hand from Cain Velasquez
gets deflected.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Velasquez's chin
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Velasquez.
Velasquez hyper-extended his left leg
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Velasquez's knee!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Velasquez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez shoots and grab Lyoto Machida's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Lyoto sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida shoots and grab one of Cain Velasquez's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Velasquez lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Velasquez launches a few weak punches
Lyoto blocks them effectively.
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
Velasquez's Nose is beginning to swell
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Velasquez
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Terrible one sided match... Velasquez was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Body shots by Lyoto Machida
Solid blows to Velasquez's abdomen.
Hard blow to Velasquez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Velasquez's face!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Not a desiderable position that Lyoto is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cain Velasquez 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 3
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Lyoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Lyoto cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Velasquez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez is holding Lyoto Machida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Velasquez
and counters with a solid straight!
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Velasquez
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto stays on his feet and fights off the trip
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Lyoto stays on his feet
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez fires an unorthodox punch to Lyoto's torso
that goes wide.
Lyoto Machida jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Crushing shot! Velasquez's mouthpiece flies out of his mouth
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Terrible one sided match... Velasquez was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Cain Velasquez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Lyoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Velasquez tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Velasquez's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
Velasquez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lyoto moves backwards and Cain Velasquez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds Velasquez
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto catches an ankle and Velasquez is tripped to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Velasquez
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 Velasquez
Terrible one sided match... Velasquez was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Velasquez
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg...
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Velasquez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Lyoto tries to end this with a RNC!
Velasquez manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida tries to close the guard.
Lyoto put Cain Velasquez in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Lyoto
Velasquez is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cain Velasquez
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Cain Velasquez breaks the lock and pushes away Lyoto Machida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cain Velasquez! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lyoto.
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Round 4
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Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Velasquez stops that one with his ribs!
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Velasquez in a double underhook!
Cain Velasquez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lyoto is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez has seen better days.
Velasquez and Lyoto Machida are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Lyoto face and hooks Lyoto leg
Lyoto stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Forehead
Lyoto tries to grapple
He puts Velasquez in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left eye
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Cain Velasquez down... Velasquez stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Velasquez's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Lyoto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Velasquez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Velasquez time to recover. Cain Velasquez seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Velasquez has a small cut in his Mouth
Cain Velasquez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Velasquez doesn't stop bleeding.
Superb haymaker by Velasquez
Lyoto manages to move aside
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Velasquez.
Velasquez's Mouth is beginning to swell
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Velasquez staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Nose
Cain Velasquez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Lyoto tries to open up Cain Velasquez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Velasquez in the side of the head
Velasquez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez 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.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is a bloody mess!
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can see Velasquez's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Lyoto Machida appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Lyoto Machida's lock! This is over! Velasquez didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (Armbar) at 3:42 Round 4
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 44/54 (81%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/21 (95%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/7 (29%)
GnP strikes 0/21 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Ma-chida ma-dominated him. Cain hung on for 2 full rounds longer than he should have. Interesting stuff.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!