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Lyoto Machida vs. Eryk Anders Full Fight Video Highlights

With three straight knockout defeats to the some of the most elite middleweights in all of MMA, 39-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida needed a win in a bad way when he met rising, undefeated prospect Eryk Anders in the main event of last night’s (Sat., February 3, 2018) UFC Fight Night […]

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With three straight knockout defeats to the some of the most elite middleweights in all of MMA, 39-year-old former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida needed a win in a bad way when he met rising, undefeated prospect Eryk Anders in the main event of last night’s (Sat., February 3, 2018) UFC Fight Night 125 from Arena Guilherme Paraense in Belém, Brazil.

When it was said and done, Machida got just that, but it wasn’t without first enduring a hard-fought five-round affair against a tough, tireless challenger in his Brazilian hometown. Seeking a return to his karate roots, Machida used a high volume of low kicks early and often to stifle Anders’ constant forward pressure, even dropping him with a particularly stingy one in the first round.

The former Alabama linebacker fought back with some huge punches of his own once he was able to counter or get past the kicks, and he opened up a massive cut on ‘The Dragon’s’ forehead with a perfect knee up against the fence in the second. As Machida became a bloody mess from the rapid outpouring of blood, the fight seemed to turn in Anders’ favor a bit as he ground the legend up against the cage and, despite overall excellent takedown defense from Machida, scored a few timely takedowns.

The hometown favorite largely got up from most of them, and he consistently found a home for his pinpoint counter left hand, while Anders utilized the same and appeared to rock Machida multiple times with his own big shots. In the end, it was a close, well-fought battle from both sides with Machida emerging victorious by split decision.

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Valentina Shevchenko vs. Priscila Cachoeira Full Fight Video Highlights

In the co-main event of last night’s (Sun. February 3, 2018) UFC Belem event, former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko took on Priscila Cachoeira in a flyweight contest. Shevchenko’s last Octagon appearance saw her take a split decision loss to Amanda Nunes in a 135-pound title fight. Prior to that she racked up […]

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In the co-main event of last night’s (Sun. February 3, 2018) UFC Belem event, former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko took on Priscila Cachoeira in a flyweight contest.

Shevchenko’s last Octagon appearance saw her take a split decision loss to Amanda Nunes in a 135-pound title fight. Prior to that she racked up a two-fight win streak over Julianna Pena and Holly Holm. “The Bullet” looks to rise up the 125-pound ranks in hopes of capturing the newly implemented women’s flyweight title.

Cachoeira was making her UFC debut after accumulating an 8-0 mixed martial arts (MMA) record. A win over the likes of an opponent the calibre of Shevchenko would be massive for the rookie.

Right out the gate Shevchenko put on a masterfully dominant performance, battering Cachoeira on the ground before locking up a rear-naked choke. While the fight may have been stopped a little later than some might have liked, Mario Yamasaki finally waved the fight off after Cachoeira tapped to a rear-naked choke.

You can check out the full fight video highlights here:

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UFC Belem Post-Fight Press Conference Video

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida ended a three-fight losing skid today when he took home a split decision win over Eryk Anders in the main event of last night’s (Sat., February 3, 2018) UFC Fight Night 125 from Arena Guilherme Paraense in Belém, Brazil. Also on the main card, former UFC women’s bantamweight title contender […]

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida ended a three-fight losing skid today when he took home a split decision win over Eryk Anders in the main event of last night’s (Sat., February 3, 2018) UFC Fight Night 125 from Arena Guilherme Paraense in Belém, Brazil.

Also on the main card, former UFC women’s bantamweight title contender Valentina Shevchenko earned a second-round submission win over Priscila Cachoeira.

You can watch the post-fight press conference streaming live right here:

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Valentina Shevchenko Obliterates Priscila Cachoeira

Priscila Cachoeira had no chance against Valentina Shevchenko. Shevchenko vs. Cachoeira served as the co-main event of UFC Belem. This was “Bullet’s” debut at flyweight. Shevchenko was counting on a title shot with a dominant performance. Shevchenko looked sharp early. She landed a clean left hand followed by a kick to the body. Cachoeira was […]

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Priscila Cachoeira had no chance against Valentina Shevchenko.

Shevchenko vs. Cachoeira served as the co-main event of UFC Belem. This was “Bullet’s” debut at flyweight. Shevchenko was counting on a title shot with a dominant performance.

Shevchenko looked sharp early. She landed a clean left hand followed by a kick to the body. Cachoeira was taken down. An elbow landed for Shevchenko and she busted open her opponent. Cachoeira’s face was a crimson mask. Shevchenko continued to pepper the body of her opponent with some elbows to the head mixed in. Round one was a total mismatch.

The second stanza began and Shevchenko once again found her way to top control. She got the crucifix position and rained down punches. Shevchenko went for the kimura, but didn’t get it. She got back to the crucifix position and referee Mario Yamasaki looked closely. Shevchenko went to mount and hammered away. Yamasaki let the fight go on for too long. Finally, Shevchenko locked in the rear-naked choke for the submission.

Final Result: Valentina Shevchenko def. Priscila Cachoeira via submission (rear-naked choke) – R2, 4:25

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Michel Prazeres Defeats Desmond Green In Belem Showdown

Desmond Green was resilient, but couldn’t pull off a win over Michel Prazeres. As we neared close to the co-main event of UFC Belem, Green and Prazeres had a chance to showcase their abilities. The action aired live on FOX Sports 1. Prazeres connected with a leg kick. Green scored a takedown, but his opponent […]

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Desmond Green was resilient, but couldn’t pull off a win over Michel Prazeres.

As we neared close to the co-main event of UFC Belem, Green and Prazeres had a chance to showcase their abilities. The action aired live on FOX Sports 1.

Prazeres connected with a leg kick. Green scored a takedown, but his opponent worked to get back to his feet. Green went to take the back, but Prazeres reversed. The two tied up and Green had the advantage.

The two returned to the center of the Octagon. Prazeres scored a takedown. The two scrambled on the ground. Time was called by referee Marc Goddard for punching to the back of Green’s head. The action returned standing.

A hard left hook landed for Prazeres early in round two. Green got a takedown and was in Prazeres’ guard. Green was pushed off quickly. Prazeres scored a takedown and earned mount.He locked in an arm triangle, but Green escaped and we were back to the stand-up. Prazeres then locked in a guillotine choke, but Green escaped yet again. He then transitioned to a north-south choke. Yet again, Green got out of a submission and the second round ended.

Green avoided a takedown early in the final round. The two tired a bit, but were still throwing leather.Green got in a combination. A left hand was there for Green.Prazeres landed a kick to the body, followed by a takedown. The final horn sounded with Prazeres in control.

Final Result: Michel Prazeres def. Desmond Green via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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Thiago Santos Finishes Anthony Smith In Fun Belem Clash

Thiago Santos was overaggressive at times, but he got the job done against Anthony Smith. Santos and Smith did battle in the opening bout of the UFC Belem main card. The action aired live on FOX Sports 1. Both men were looking to extend their winning streaks. Santos opened up quickly with kicks. Smith swarmed […]

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Thiago Santos was overaggressive at times, but he got the job done against Anthony Smith.

Santos and Smith did battle in the opening bout of the UFC Belem main card. The action aired live on FOX Sports 1. Both men were looking to extend their winning streaks.

Santos opened up quickly with kicks. Smith swarmed Santos once he slipped. The pressure was brief and Smith looked to gauge the distance. Santos landed a spinning wheel kick, but it didn’t do as much damage as initially though. Santos got overzealous and Smith earned mount. Santos reversed and wound up in top control. Santos rained down some body and head shots.

Santos continued to land some thudding body shots. Smith held onto a leg and got back up. A huge left hand dropped Smith. A cut opened up above the eye of Santos. Smith was still wobbly and we were back to the ground. The horn sounded with Santos in top control.

Round two began and Santos moved forward with a front kick. Smith dropped from a body kick. Santos hammered away and referee Marc Goddard had seen enough.

Final Result: Thiago Santos def. Anthony Smith via TKO (strikes) – R2, 1:03

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