Post by The Sandman on Jun 15, 2021 17:12:28 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida! Lyoto Machida! This is what the people are chanting here.
Shogun Rua looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
Lyoto checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua jabs at Lyoto
to no visible effect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Lyoto Machida and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lyoto stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun 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.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Lyoto's ribs while in the clinch.
Lyoto blocks.
Shogun misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Low kick by Shogun Rua to maintain his distance.
That hits Lyoto Machida's ankle
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Shogun pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Shogun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Good movement from Shogun
who is bobbing and weaving.
Lyoto moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
misses its target.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
A right hand from Shogun Rua
gets deflected.
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shogun stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Shogun!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A punch from Shogun Rua
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Shogun stumble back!
Shogun and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Shogun.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida circles around Shogun
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Shogun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shogun seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Shogun goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Shogun blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lyoto moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes Lyoto against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Lyoto pushes Shogun away and circle away
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun launches a flurry of punches
Lyoto slips out of danger.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shogun's knee!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shogun's knee!
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Shogun!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Shogun.
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Shogun and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and counters with a solid straight!
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Shogun staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Shogun is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shogun Rua is measuring Lyoto with his jab.
Lyoto isn't fazed.
Lyoto pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
Terrible one sided match... Shogun was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Shogun.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Shogun.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice low kick from Shogun
but Lyoto Machida stops it.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Shogun staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun Rua and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Shogun staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Lyoto steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Lyoto Machida turns out the lights for Shogun! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punches) at 4:36 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 6/33 (18%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 27 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 71/89 (80%)
Kicks 15/15 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
*****Lyoto Machida has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
Machida was just going to town in this one. Aggressive, accurate, powerful strikes. Punches, kicks, you name it, he was throwing it and landing it, and hurting with it. Good toughness and KO resistance from Rua I guess, taking all that damage, but its not how you want to see your fighter - unmauled fighters are preferred, generally.
Shogun Rua looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Lyoto Machida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lyoto stops that one with his ribs!
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
Lyoto checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Shogun Rua
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lyoto with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto Machida blocks
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Lyoto evades.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua jabs at Lyoto
to no visible effect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lyoto Machida pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Lyoto Machida
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Lyoto Machida and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lyoto stumbles backwards but Shogun Rua chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun 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.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Lyoto's ribs while in the clinch.
Lyoto blocks.
Shogun misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto is launching some bone breaking punches to Shogun's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shogun Rua's eyes.
Lyoto Machida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Lyoto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Low kick by Shogun Rua to maintain his distance.
That hits Lyoto Machida's ankle
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Lyoto against the cage
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Lyoto forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to Shogun's head
Those punches are hitting! Shogun covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Shogun pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shogun and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Shogun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Good movement from Shogun
who is bobbing and weaving.
Lyoto moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Lyoto Machida.
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Round 2
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Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his right leg!
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
misses its target.
Lyoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
A right hand from Shogun Rua
gets deflected.
Lyoto showing excellent timing, blasts Shogun Rua with a right hand.
Great hook by Lyoto Machida! Shogun Rua is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Shogun's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shogun avoids a dangerous strike from Lyoto
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shogun stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Shogun!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A punch from Shogun Rua
grazes Lyoto's left cheek.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Shogun stumble back!
Shogun and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Shogun.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida circles around Shogun
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Shogun's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shogun seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shogun Rua launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lyoto has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun Rua
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Shogun goes to the body...
his punches graze Lyoto's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Shogun blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Lyoto Machida moves aside looking for a counter...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lyoto moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto looks to be in very good shape.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Lyoto who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun Rua pushes Lyoto against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Lyoto pushes Shogun away and circle away
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun launches a flurry of punches
Lyoto slips out of danger.
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shogun's knee!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shogun's knee!
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Shogun!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Chin
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Shogun.
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto!
Lyoto Machida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Shogun and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Shogun
and counters with a solid straight!
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto fires low kicks
punishing Shogun's legs repeatedly.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Lyoto pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Shogun staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Shogun is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shogun Rua is measuring Lyoto with his jab.
Lyoto isn't fazed.
Lyoto pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
Terrible one sided match... Shogun was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Shogun.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Lyoto Machida
that stun Shogun.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice low kick from Shogun
but Lyoto Machida stops it.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Shogun receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Shogun hyper-extended his left leg
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Shogun Rua seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Shogun staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Lyoto Machida.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Brilliant combination from Lyoto Machida
that forces Shogun to try and defend better.
Shogun's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun Rua and Lyoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Shogun staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun Rua continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun leads with a punch
Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Lyoto steps backwards away from Shogun Rua. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lyoto Machida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Lyoto Machida
Good shot! Shogun has reasons to be worried.
Shogun doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Lyoto steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Lyoto Machida turns out the lights for Shogun! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Punches) at 4:36 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 6/33 (18%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 27 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 71/89 (80%)
Kicks 15/15 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
*****Lyoto Machida has broken the record of most damage caused in a fight
Machida was just going to town in this one. Aggressive, accurate, powerful strikes. Punches, kicks, you name it, he was throwing it and landing it, and hurting with it. Good toughness and KO resistance from Rua I guess, taking all that damage, but its not how you want to see your fighter - unmauled fighters are preferred, generally.
