MMA: Machida KOs Bader And Earns Title Shot

Lyoto Machida looked very impressive Saturday night impressive enough to earn another crack at the 205-pound title. The former light heavyweight champion posted a highlight-reel knockout over Ryan Bader in the night's co-main event. The finish came at 1:32 of the second round. Machida (18-3) proved to be far too much for the talented prospect. Utilizing his elusive, counter-punching style, Machida kept Bader (14-3) completely off rhythm throughout the fight. Given the clear disadvantage he had on his feet, it came as a surprise to some Bader neglected to attempt a takedown in the fight. The end came violently, when Bader went for broke and blitzed Machida with a series of punches. He ended up walking into a straight right that put him out on the spot. It was just the second win for Machida in his last five fights, with the losses coming to a talented crop of fighters in Mauricio Rua, Quinton Jackson and current champion Jon Jones. Machida challenged Jones for the title at UFC 140 in December and lost via submission in the second round. Bader, who also has a loss to Jones at UFC 126, sees a 2-fight win streak ended.

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