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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Lycan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucius Lycan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycan fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida looks gassed!
Lycan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucius Lycan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lycan fails with the takedown.
Lycan shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Lycan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida darts in and clinches Lycan up against the cage.
Lycan looking for a takedown.
Lycan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Lycan takes a shot to the head.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lycan tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Lycan tries to pull guard but Machida won't allow it.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida rushes Lycan and presses him up against the cage.
Lycan wants a takedown but no success here.
Lycan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Lycan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lycan.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lycan looks to clinch
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lycan jumps guard but Machida stands there with Lycan around his waist. Lycan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Lycan jumps guard but Machida stands there with Lycan around his waist. Lycan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lycan goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machida throws a series of punches but Lycan moves out of range.
Lycan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lycan tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lycan!
Machida is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycan has Machida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lycan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Lycan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lycan misses with a takedown
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machida.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lycan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Lycan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida scores with the left hand. Lycan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lycan with a poor takedown
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lycan dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Lycan has his takedown stuffed
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machida.
Lycan fails to pull guard.
Lycan tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
Lycan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lycan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida lands a two punch combo.
Lycan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lycan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lycan tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
Lycan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Lycan is blocking nicely.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Lycan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucius Lycan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lycan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Lycan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lycan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Lycan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida clinches up with Lycan and pushes him back against the cage.
Lycan is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Lycan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Lycan's ribcage.
Lycan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lycan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Lycan's takedown attempt.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lycan looks to clinch
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lycan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Lycan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lycan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
Lycan with a poor takedown
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Lycan shrugs off.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lycan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycan wants a takedown but no success here.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Lycan's takedown attempt.
Lycan fails to pull guard.
Lycan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lycan darts in trying to clinch
so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lycan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machida has passed into side control.
Lycan is looking to reverse the position.
Lycan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machida's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycan is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida stands up out of the half guard.
Lycan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lycan's guard.
Lycan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lycan wants to hit a switch here but Machida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lycan there!
Machida is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Lycan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida has managed to clinch.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lycan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters by clinching up.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lycan fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida prevents Lycan from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Lycan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lycan misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Lycan backing up. Lycan nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Lycan fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lycan shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucius Lycan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Lycan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Lucius Lycan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Lucius Lycan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lycan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lycan wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lycan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lycan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Lycan tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lycan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lycan with a poor takedown
and Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lycan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Lycan's takedown attempt.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Lycan blocks with his arms.
Lycan can't get the takedown.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lycan takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lycan fails with the takedown
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lycan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lycan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Lyoto Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida throws a series of punches but Lycan avoids them all with ease.
Lycan has his takedown stuffed
and Machida counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycan fails to pull guard.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Lycan's ribcage.
Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lycan dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lycan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Lycan's ribcage.
Lycan tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Lycan drops back down to his feet.
Machida scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lycan's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lycan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lycan's face.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Lycan in his tracks for a moment.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lycan can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Lycan is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lycan's face.
Lycan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucius Lycan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lycan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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