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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alekai Petrovich (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. Alekai Petrovich looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alekai Petrovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Petrovich is breathing heavily.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alekai Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Machida shoots in but Petrovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida leaves Petrovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida tries to sprawl but Petrovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Petrovich eventually gives up the hold.
Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovich.
Petrovich wants to pass to mount but Machida is defending the position.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machida has his foot on Petrovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Petrovich defends easily.
Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.
Petrovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Petrovich defends easily.
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich looking to pass the guard.
Machida has his foot on Petrovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petrovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrovich.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovich.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovich.
Petrovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrovich.
Petrovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovich.
Petrovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alekai Petrovich dominated that round.
That's time! Petrovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Alekai Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Petrovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks for a takedown but Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrovich dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Petrovich's head and hops out.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovich dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Petrovich's head and hops out.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrovich to the mat! Petrovich manages to get full guard.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Petrovich 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.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovich 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.
Petrovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machida passes into half guard.
Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Petrovich defends the submission attempt.
Petrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.
Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovich actively working from the bottom here.
Machida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovich sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working for a kimura but Petrovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovich defends it well.
Petrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Machida.
Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Petrovich defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.
Machida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrovich moves into full guard.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Petrovich is keeping the position.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Petrovich is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petrovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Petrovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Petrovich 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.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Petrovich's legs - danger averted.
Machida passes into half guard.
Machida is working for a kimura but Petrovich is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alekai Petrovich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alekai Petrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Petrovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovich off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovich as Machida shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Petrovich on that attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovich sprawls well. Petrovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Petrovich on that attempt.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Petrovich's head and hops out.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida wants to sweep here but Petrovich controlling him for the moment.
Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.
Petrovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machida tries to bench press Petrovich off him but Petrovich keeps the position.
Petrovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.
Petrovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Petrovich eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Petrovich eventually gives up the hold.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovich passes to side control.
Alekai Petrovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Petrovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrovich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrovich's best efforts.
Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Petrovich eventually gives up the hold.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Petrovich eventually gives up the hold.
Petrovich is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrovich is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrovich to get the leverage.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich passes to side control.
Machida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petrovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrovich is working for a submission of some sort.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alekai Petrovich clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alekai Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovich circles away.
Machida leaves Petrovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovich circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovich sprawls well. Petrovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovich tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Petrovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Machida fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida looks for a takedown but Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovich tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Petrovich on that attempt.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovich sprawls well. Petrovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovich off to one side.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Petrovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrovich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrovich sneaks back into half guard.
Petrovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovich tries to get out of the position.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovich is looking to improve his position.
Machida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machida is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alekai Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Machida looks for a takedown but Petrovich sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Petrovich sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Petrovich misses.
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Petrovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Petrovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Petrovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovich as Machida shoots in.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovich circles away.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovich sprawls well. Petrovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Petrovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida shoots in but Petrovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich fails with the takedown.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovich off to one side.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Petrovich shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Machida shoots in but Petrovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Petrovich on that attempt.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovich shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Petrovich's head and hops out.
Machida dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Petrovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Petrovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoto Machida.
I think Petrovich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alekai Petrovich!
Alekai Petrovich retains his super heavyweight title!
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