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In the co-main event of UFC on Fox 4, Lyoto Machida earned a UFC light heavyweight title shot by knocking out Ryan Bader. Bader never really got into the fight at all, lumbering around the cage and not being able to figure Machida out. While charging in to land a punch in the second round, Bader's strike was easily swatting away by Machida and The Dragon landed a picture-perfect right that collapsed Bader to the mat, unconscious.
Machida will now face the winner of the Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson bout at UFC 151. He recently fought Jones for the title at UFC 140, but got submitted in the second round with a standing guillotine. Shogun Rua also picked up a win in his main event bout, but UFC president Dana White deemed Machida's KO to be more impressive.
What was the high spot of this fight?
The knockout. It was an absolute thing of beauty.
Where do these guys go from here?
It's pretty obvious where Machida goes - to the main event of a future card against either Henderson or Jones. I actually thought he was going to coach TUF Brazil 2 against Shogun, but a somewhat-division got him a title shot instead.
Who knows where Bader goes from here. It's clear that he's a step below the best of the best at 205, but he is still a very good fighter against most competition. I'd like him to fight Forrest Griffin, but I doubt that happens.
Watch it now, later, or never?
Now. The first round was typical Machida elusiveness, but the knockout was amazing.
More Bloody Elbow coverage of UFC 149 in the full entry.
UFC On Fox 4 Results: What's Next For The Main Card Fighters - Tim Burke
UFC On Fox Judo Chop: Lyoto Machida Knocks Out Ryan Bader - Fraser Coffeen
Video: UFC On Fox 4 Shogun Vs. Vera Results, Review And Analysis - Nate Wilcox
UFC On Fox Ratings: 2.36 Million Viewers For Shogun Vs. Vera - Brent Brookhouse
UFC On Fox 4: Shogun Has Taken Too Much - George Halvatzis Jr.
UFC on Fox 4 Results: Sunday Perspective - T.P. Grant
UFC on Fox 4 Judo Chop: Is Lyoto Machida Ready for Jon Jones? - Jack Slack
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