Post by The Sandman on Mar 9, 2022 23:13:46 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida vs. Michael Bisping
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Michael Bisping chants all around the place!
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Bisping is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lyoto Machida and Michael Bisping touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bisping seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
Chinzo Machida's Brother is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Crisp uppercut by Bisping followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Lyoto Machida.
Bisping defends.
Chinzo Machida's Brother misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
Good shot! Chinzo Machida's Brother has reasons to be worried.
Chinzo Machida's Brother has a small cut in his Chin
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
The two exchange wildly
Chinzo Machida's Brother is connecting with a few punches
Bisping launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
1:12 Round 1 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bisping throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Bisping to try and defend better.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Chinzo Machida's Brother counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Chinzo Machida's Brother is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Bisping's thigh
Michael Bisping tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Bisping who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Chinzo Machida's Brother's face while in the clinch!
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chinzo Machida's Brother avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a hook
He fails to land it.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Lyoto Machida jabs at Bisping
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a kick
Bisping checks it and keeps distance.
Bisping launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chinzo Machida's Brother stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Bisping!
Bisping steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bisping launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother goes to the body...
his punches graze Bisping's arm.
Chinzo Machida's Brother misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Lyoto Machida's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Chinzo Machida's Brother looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Chinzo Machida's Brother measures the resilience of Bisping's chin with an uppercut while Bisping lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Bisping takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Bisping!
Some big punches are landing!
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto Machida throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Bisping.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Michael Bisping! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
Bisping deflects it.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
and hits Chinzo Machida's Brother ribs hard
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a low kick
Michael Bisping blocks.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Bisping throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Lyoto Machida's mind is definitely in the fight, Bisping just got nailed! Lyoto Machida saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Bisping is going to have a headache after this one.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bisping throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bisping's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Michael Bisping! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Bisping looks to be in very good shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother fires low kicks
punishing Bisping's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a furious low kick!
Bisping receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Bisping moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Bisping!
Lyoto Machida blocks
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
misses its target.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Bisping.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chinzo Machida's Brother showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Michael Bisping is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping 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 Chinzo Machida's Brother's moves.
Chinzo Machida's Brother is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a kick to Bisping's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves backwards and gestures for Michael Bisping to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Michael Bisping is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Bisping takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bisping fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Bisping staggers backwards. Chinzo Machida's Brother wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Inside leg kick from Bisping
that goes awry.
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bisping pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Chinzo Machida's Brother is clinching with Bisping.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches towards Bisping's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Michael Bisping receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Chinzo Machida's Brother, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Chinzo Machida's Brother ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Bisping.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
Chinzo Machida's Brother ducks that one.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Bisping followed by a hard jab
Chinzo Machida's Brother deflects the blows.
Good front kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Michael Bisping blocks
Chinzo Machida's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Bisping
puts Chinzo Machida's Brother in a world of hurt!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Great hook by Michael Bisping! Lyoto Machida is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bisping is standing while Chinzo Machida's Brother is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
Bisping seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Michael Bisping goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chinzo Machida's Brother seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bisping steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Lyoto Machida to the body.
Bisping didn't like that.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Bisping stumble back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Chinzo Machida's Brother blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Low kick by Lyoto Machida to maintain his distance.
That hits Michael Bisping's ankle
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Bisping Hyper-extended his arm
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Chinzo Machida's Brother goes to the body...
He punishes Bisping's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Bisping's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bisping and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Bisping's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fires an unorthodox punch to Bisping's torso
that hits its mark.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Chinzo Machida's Brother is trying to counter now!
Chinzo Machida's Brother avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and counters with a solid straight!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
that nearly tags Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chinzo Machida's Brother fires low kicks
punishing Bisping's legs repeatedly.
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes Bisping's left cheek.
Bisping and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida circles around Bisping
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Bisping and raining down combinations!
Bisping's corner looks worried!
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Bisping.
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bisping has a small cut in his Forehead
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Bisping throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bisping swings again, only to get countered once more! Bisping is looking bad here!
Bisping hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Lyoto Machida has left Bisping unconscious! What a finish by Lyoto Machida!
Bisping's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punches) at 3:43 Round 5
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 47/64 (73%)
Kicks 19/22 (86%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 12 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 35/64 (55%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 34 s
This was a very good fight. Both guys did heavy damage, and very well could have go the finish. Machida had a good burst and got the final push and boom - done.
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Michael Bisping chants all around the place!
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Bisping is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lyoto Machida and Michael Bisping touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bisping seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
Chinzo Machida's Brother is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Crisp uppercut by Bisping followed by a hard jab
Lyoto Machida stumbles back.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Lyoto Machida.
Bisping defends.
Chinzo Machida's Brother misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
Good shot! Chinzo Machida's Brother has reasons to be worried.
Chinzo Machida's Brother has a small cut in his Chin
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
The two exchange wildly
Chinzo Machida's Brother is connecting with a few punches
Bisping launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
1:12 Round 1 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bisping throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Bisping to try and defend better.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Chinzo Machida's Brother counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Chinzo Machida's Brother is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Bisping's thigh
Michael Bisping tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Bisping who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Chinzo Machida's Brother's face while in the clinch!
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chinzo Machida's Brother avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a hook
He fails to land it.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Lyoto Machida jabs at Bisping
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a kick
Bisping checks it and keeps distance.
Bisping launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chinzo Machida's Brother stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Bisping!
Bisping steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bisping launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother goes to the body...
his punches graze Bisping's arm.
Chinzo Machida's Brother misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Lyoto Machida's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Chinzo Machida's Brother looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Chinzo Machida's Brother measures the resilience of Bisping's chin with an uppercut while Bisping lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Bisping takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Bisping!
Some big punches are landing!
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lyoto Machida throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Bisping.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Michael Bisping! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
Bisping deflects it.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
and hits Chinzo Machida's Brother ribs hard
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a low kick
Michael Bisping blocks.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Bisping throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Lyoto Machida's mind is definitely in the fight, Bisping just got nailed! Lyoto Machida saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Bisping is going to have a headache after this one.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bisping throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bisping's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Lyoto Machida, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Michael Bisping! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Bisping looks to be in very good shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother fires low kicks
punishing Bisping's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a furious low kick!
Bisping receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Bisping moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Bisping!
Lyoto Machida blocks
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
misses its target.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Bisping.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chinzo Machida's Brother showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Michael Bisping is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping 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 Chinzo Machida's Brother's moves.
Chinzo Machida's Brother is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a kick to Bisping's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves backwards and gestures for Michael Bisping to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Michael Bisping is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Bisping takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bisping fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Bisping staggers backwards. Chinzo Machida's Brother wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Inside leg kick from Bisping
that goes awry.
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bisping pushes Lyoto Machida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto Machida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Chinzo Machida's Brother is clinching with Bisping.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches towards Bisping's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Michael Bisping receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Chinzo Machida's Brother, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Chinzo Machida's Brother ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Bisping.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
Chinzo Machida's Brother ducks that one.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Bisping followed by a hard jab
Chinzo Machida's Brother deflects the blows.
Good front kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Michael Bisping blocks
Chinzo Machida's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Bisping
puts Chinzo Machida's Brother in a world of hurt!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Great hook by Michael Bisping! Lyoto Machida is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bisping is standing while Chinzo Machida's Brother is on the ground on his back
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Lyoto Machida is standing now.
Bisping seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Chinzo Machida's Brother pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Michael Bisping goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chinzo Machida's Brother seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bisping steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Lyoto Machida to the body.
Bisping didn't like that.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Bisping stumble back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Chinzo Machida's Brother blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Low kick by Lyoto Machida to maintain his distance.
That hits Michael Bisping's ankle
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Chinzo Machida's Brother moves aside and dodges.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Bisping Hyper-extended his arm
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Chinzo Machida's Brother goes to the body...
He punishes Bisping's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Bisping's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bisping and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lyoto Machida.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Bisping's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida fires an unorthodox punch to Bisping's torso
that hits its mark.
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lyoto Machida!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Lyoto Machida swings...
hard impact to Bisping's face!
Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Lyoto Machida with a right hand.
Chinzo Machida's Brother steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Chinzo Machida's Brother is trying to counter now!
Chinzo Machida's Brother avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and counters with a solid straight!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
that nearly tags Chinzo Machida's Brother.
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Chinzo Machida's Brother manages to dodge it
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chinzo Machida's Brother fires low kicks
punishing Bisping's legs repeatedly.
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
A punch from Lyoto Machida
grazes Bisping's left cheek.
Bisping and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida circles around Bisping
Lyoto Machida is opening up on Bisping and raining down combinations!
Bisping's corner looks worried!
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Chinzo Machida's Brother throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Bisping.
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bisping has a small cut in his Forehead
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chinzo Machida's Brother studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Bisping throws a combo
Lyoto Machida ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bisping swings again, only to get countered once more! Bisping is looking bad here!
Bisping hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Lyoto Machida has left Bisping unconscious! What a finish by Lyoto Machida!
Bisping's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punches) at 3:43 Round 5
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 47/64 (73%)
Kicks 19/22 (86%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 12 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 35/64 (55%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 34 s
This was a very good fight. Both guys did heavy damage, and very well could have go the finish. Machida had a good burst and got the final push and boom - done.
