Lyoto Machida Vs Mauricio Rua

Machida lands knees to the body quickly. Shogun looks to be attempting takedowns as part of his strategy against Lyoto. 

Both fighters tag each other, great early start so far. Lyoto took a vicious body kick shown by the redness on his left side. Machita has not been as elusive as before in his career. Shogun is landing great body kicks throught he fight. Lyoto goes on the attack and lands a flurry of strikes.

In the 5th round, Shogun is super confident and Lyoto is cautious. Lyoto manages to land a clean knee.

Lyoto Machita wins by decision in the 5th round. (to a booing crowd, many people in the crowd felt Shogun should have won)