Post by The Sandman on Aug 31, 2021 15:35:45 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Lyoto Machida looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mousasi is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Gegard Mousasi comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Gegard Mousasi is unable to take him down
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Mousasi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Mousasi.
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gegard Mousasi tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Not a desiderable position that Mousasi is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left eye
Mousasi moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Mousasi.
Mousasi hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lyoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Mousasi stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Gegard Mousasi stumbles back.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Mousasi
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Mousasi
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida throws a flurry of punches at Mousasi...
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's face
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws a flurry of punches at Mousasi...
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's face
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Lyoto Machida
almost puts his head in the path of Mousasi's kick.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Crisp uppercut by Mousasi followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Mousasi!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mousasi and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
Mousasi's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Every time Lyoto Machida attempts to get inside
Mousasi misses with a low kick.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gegard Mousasi goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A high kick from Gegard Mousasi
misses badly. Mousasi slips and falls!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Lyoto blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mousasi's jaw!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto catches an ankle and Mousasi is tripped to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Mousasi
Lyoto is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Gegard Mousasi
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's defense
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mousasi's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering Mousasi even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lyoto tries to open up Mousasi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mousasi is trying to block them with his hands...
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lyoto Machida was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi 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.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bunch of leg kicks from Gegard Mousasi
are blocked by Lyoto.
Mousasi misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Mousasi
and counters with a solid straight!
Mousasi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Mousasi.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Mousasi stumble back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Nice low kick from Mousasi
but Lyoto Machida stops it.
Lyoto moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Mousasi hyper-extended his leg
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Mousasi!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left eye
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Mousasi.
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Chin
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mousasi's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Mousasi blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Mousasi staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mousasi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Several good body shots
land on Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Mousasi.
Mousasi is out! Mousasi is out! Lyoto Machida has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Mousasi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Shovel hook) at 4:16 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 3/25 (12%)
Kicks 0/18 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 69/86 (80%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 188 s
Wow, those shady last-second Mousasi upgrades did fuck-all. Machida was tore Gegard to pieces in this one, and Mousasi's accuracy was nothing. Just plain nothing.
Lyoto Machida looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mousasi is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Gegard Mousasi comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Lyoto moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Gegard Mousasi is unable to take him down
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lyoto goes to the body...
He punishes Mousasi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Mousasi.
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gegard Mousasi tries a middle kick
Lyoto Machida blocks and steps away.
Not a desiderable position that Mousasi is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from Lyoto Machida.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Lyoto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left eye
Mousasi moves backwards and Lyoto Machida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
but Lyoto manages to dodge it
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Lyoto Machida
that visibly pains Mousasi.
Mousasi hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lyoto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Good front kick from Lyoto!
Mousasi stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Crisp uppercut by Lyoto followed by a hard jab
Gegard Mousasi stumbles back.
Lyoto Machida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Mousasi
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Mousasi
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto uses his strength to keep Lyoto at a disadvantage
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida throws a flurry of punches at Mousasi...
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's face
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lyoto Machida throws a flurry of punches at Mousasi...
A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's face
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Lyoto Machida
almost puts his head in the path of Mousasi's kick.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Lyoto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lyoto who put distance between them
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Mousasi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lyoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Crisp uppercut by Mousasi followed by a hard jab
Lyoto deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from Lyoto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Mousasi!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mousasi and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi paws at Lyoto.
Lyoto answers with solid punches!
Mousasi's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Every time Lyoto Machida attempts to get inside
Mousasi misses with a low kick.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Lyoto blocks.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Nice punch by Lyoto Machida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Mouth
Some counter punches against Lyoto Machida
almost hit him as he moves away.
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lyoto Machida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lyoto throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gegard Mousasi goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A high kick from Gegard Mousasi
misses badly. Mousasi slips and falls!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Mousasi's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Lyoto blocks that kick with his leg.
Lyoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mousasi's jaw!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Lyoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lyoto catches an ankle and Mousasi is tripped to the mat!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Mousasi
Lyoto is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to launch a few punches to Gegard Mousasi
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Mousasi's defense
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto Machida positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mousasi's abdomen
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering Mousasi even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lyoto Machida tries to better his position on the ground...
Lyoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lyoto tries to open up Mousasi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mousasi is trying to block them with his hands...
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Lyoto Machida was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi 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.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bunch of leg kicks from Gegard Mousasi
are blocked by Lyoto.
Mousasi misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto avoids a dangerous strike from Mousasi
and counters with a solid straight!
Mousasi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi and Lyoto circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lyoto Machida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lyoto Machida!
Mousasi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto wants nothing of that and pushes Mousasi.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
Lyoto dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Lyoto Machida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lyoto studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lyoto and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Mousasi stumble back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Nice low kick from Mousasi
but Lyoto Machida stops it.
Lyoto moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Lyoto launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Mousasi hyper-extended his leg
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Lyoto Machida goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi throws a low kick
Lyoto Machida blocks.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
surprises Mousasi!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left eye
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Mousasi.
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Lyoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Chin
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Mousasi doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Lyoto Machida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gegard Mousasi continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lyoto pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lyoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mousasi's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Lyoto Machida tries a middle kick
Mousasi blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
That punishment by Lyoto Machida has left Mousasi staggered! Lyoto Machida should try push forward now and finish this!
Lyoto Machida was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi launches a kick
but Lyoto Machida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mousasi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Mousasi's blood making stains in the mat.
Several good body shots
land on Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Lyoto Machida!
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lyoto steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mousasi seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gegard Mousasi is a bloody mess!
Shovel hook by Lyoto Machida
tags Mousasi.
Mousasi is out! Mousasi is out! Lyoto Machida has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Mousasi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left eye
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (Shovel hook) at 4:16 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 3/25 (12%)
Kicks 0/18 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 69/86 (80%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 188 s
Wow, those shady last-second Mousasi upgrades did fuck-all. Machida was tore Gegard to pieces in this one, and Mousasi's accuracy was nothing. Just plain nothing.
