Post by The Sandman on Dec 16, 2021 6:04:07 GMT -5
Lyoto Machida looks very relaxed.
Yoel Romero raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Yoel Romero comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Soldier of God grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chinzo Machida's Brother struggles... Yoel Romero is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother goes to the body...
He punishes Soldier of God's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Soldier of God's body! He's holding his side
Yoel Romero shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Soldier of God into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God works on the ground with his fingers over Chinzo Machida's Brother's face
Chinzo Machida's Brother shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Yoel Romero tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Yoel Romero passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God tries to open up Chinzo Machida's Brother with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Chinzo Machida's Brother blocks a few elbows and now Yoel Romero will have to look for another option here.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Not a desiderable position that Chinzo Machida's Brother is in now. Yoel Romero is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Soldier of God positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chinzo Machida's Brother's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Chinzo Machida's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Soldier of God.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Soldier of God's ribs.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God tries to launch a few punches to Lyoto Machida
Chinzo Machida's Brother is able to achieve closed guard and counter Yoel Romero's punches.
Soldier of God misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Soldier of God's ribs.
That hit Soldier of God who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Soldier of God ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God is in closed guard... Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Soldier of God
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Yoel Romero efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero 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 Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in rear mount over Soldier of God
Soldier of God has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in rear mount over Soldier of God with one hook in
Chinzo Machida's Brother has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Soldier of God.
Nicely done! Chinzo Machida's Brother now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in rear mount over Soldier of God with two hooks in
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Chinzo Machida's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yoel Romero. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Soldier of God!
A wicked punch by Lyoto Machida
rocks Soldier of God!
Soldier of God's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Chin
Terrible one sided match... Soldier of God was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Soldier of God with punches
Soldier of God reels from the strikes.
Soldier of God's Left eye is beginning to swell
Soldier of God steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Soldier of God and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chinzo Machida's Brother.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Soldier of God and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Soldier of God doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Soldier of God forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Soldier of God doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Soldier of God forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Soldier of God misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Yoel Romero embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chinzo Machida's Brother who put distance between them
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Soldier of God decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chinzo Machida's Brother won't budge, forcing Soldier of God to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to escape from closed guard...
Chinzo Machida's Brother struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Soldier of God
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Soldier of God's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Yoel Romero...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Soldier of God is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Yoel Romero down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Soldier of God's face!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Chinzo Machida's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yoel Romero's arm and tries an armbar!
Soldier of God hold his own hand and breaks Chinzo Machida's Brother's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Soldier of God in half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God tries to stand up!
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Soldier of God circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Soldier of God from the ground!
Lyoto Machida's mind is definitely in the fight, Soldier of God just got nailed! Lyoto Machida saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Soldier of God is going to have a headache after this one.
Soldier of God has a small cut in his Chin
Soldier of God jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chinzo Machida's Brother sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Soldier of God was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Soldier of God is out! Soldier of God is out! Lyoto Machida has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:51 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 268 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 268 s
God is not impressed with this performance, Yoel. If that is your real name, SOLDIER OF GOD!!!
Yoel Romero raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Yoel Romero comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Soldier of God grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chinzo Machida's Brother struggles... Yoel Romero is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother goes to the body...
He punishes Soldier of God's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Soldier of God's body! He's holding his side
Yoel Romero shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Lyoto Machida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Soldier of God into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God works on the ground with his fingers over Chinzo Machida's Brother's face
Chinzo Machida's Brother shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Yoel Romero tries to pass Lyoto Machida's guard...
Yoel Romero passes momentarily but Lyoto Machida regains full guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God tries to open up Chinzo Machida's Brother with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Chinzo Machida's Brother blocks a few elbows and now Yoel Romero will have to look for another option here.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Not a desiderable position that Chinzo Machida's Brother is in now. Yoel Romero is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Soldier of God positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chinzo Machida's Brother's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Chinzo Machida's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Lyoto Machida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Soldier of God.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Chinzo Machida's Brother launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Soldier of God's ribs.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God tries to launch a few punches to Lyoto Machida
Chinzo Machida's Brother is able to achieve closed guard and counter Yoel Romero's punches.
Soldier of God misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Lyoto Machida who tries a hammer punch to Soldier of God's ribs.
That hit Soldier of God who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Soldier of God ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God is in closed guard... Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Lyoto Machida launches a few punches to Soldier of God
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Yoel Romero efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero 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 Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in rear mount over Soldier of God
Soldier of God has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in rear mount over Soldier of God with one hook in
Chinzo Machida's Brother has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Soldier of God.
Nicely done! Chinzo Machida's Brother now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chinzo Machida's Brother is in rear mount over Soldier of God with two hooks in
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Chinzo Machida's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yoel Romero. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lyoto Machida wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Soldier of God!
A wicked punch by Lyoto Machida
rocks Soldier of God!
Soldier of God's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yoel Romero's Chin
Terrible one sided match... Soldier of God was not ready to fight a fighter of Lyoto Machida caliber.
Lyoto Machida attempts to cut off Soldier of God with punches
Soldier of God reels from the strikes.
Soldier of God's Left eye is beginning to swell
Soldier of God steps backwards away from Lyoto Machida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Soldier of God and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chinzo Machida's Brother.
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Round 2
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Lyoto Machida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Soldier of God and Chinzo Machida's Brother circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Lyoto Machida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Soldier of God doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Soldier of God forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Soldier of God doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Soldier of God forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Soldier of God misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Yoel Romero embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chinzo Machida's Brother who put distance between them
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Soldier of God decides to launch some tentative punches
Lyoto Machida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lyoto Machida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chinzo Machida's Brother won't budge, forcing Soldier of God to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Soldier of God
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to escape from closed guard...
Chinzo Machida's Brother struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Soldier of God
Lyoto Machida tries to free his leg
Lyoto Machida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Soldier of God's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Yoel Romero
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Yoel Romero...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Soldier of God is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Lyoto Machida pushes Yoel Romero down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto Machida fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Soldier of God's face!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Chinzo Machida's Brother's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Chinzo Machida's Brother fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yoel Romero's arm and tries an armbar!
Soldier of God hold his own hand and breaks Chinzo Machida's Brother's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chinzo Machida's Brother tries to show some ground skills
Lyoto Machida put Soldier of God in half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Chinzo Machida's Brother
Soldier of God tries to stand up!
Chinzo Machida's Brother doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Chinzo Machida's Brother and Soldier of God circle around the center of the cage.
Chinzo Machida's Brother dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Soldier of God from the ground!
Lyoto Machida's mind is definitely in the fight, Soldier of God just got nailed! Lyoto Machida saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Soldier of God is going to have a headache after this one.
Soldier of God has a small cut in his Chin
Soldier of God jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chinzo Machida's Brother sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Yoel Romero is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Lyoto Machida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Lyoto Machida tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Chinzo Machida's Brother!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida tries a high kick!
Soldier of God was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Soldier of God is out! Soldier of God is out! Lyoto Machida has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by KO (High kick) at 4:51 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 268 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 268 s
God is not impressed with this performance, Yoel. If that is your real name, SOLDIER OF GOD!!!
