Main Event: Luke Rockhold def. Lyoto Machida via Submission (Rear-naked choke) 2:31 R2
Middleweight: Ronaldo Souza def. Chris Camozzi via Verbal submission (Arm-bar) 2:33 R1
Featherweight: Max Holloway def. Cub Swanson via Submission (Guillotine choke) 3:58 R3
Women’s Strawweight: Paige VanZant def. Felice Herring via Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Lightweight: Beneil Dariush def. Jim Miller via Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Ovince Saint Preux def. Patrick Cummins via Knockout (Punches) 4:54 R1
Light Heavyweight: Gian Villante def. Corey Anderson via TKO (Punches) 4:18 R3
Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling def. Takeya Mizugaki via Submission (Arm-triangle choke) 2:11 R3
Welterweight: Tim Means def. George Sullivan via Submission (Arm-triangle choke) 3:41 R3
Featherweight: Diego Brandao def. Jimy Hettes via TKO (Doctor stoppage) 5:00 R1
Middleweight: Chris Dempsey def. Eddie Gordon via Split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lyoto Machida takes on Luke Rockhold in a middleweight super fight, with the winner likely to earn a shot at the UFC title. Join us on The Roar from 10am (AEST) for live commentary and round-by-round updates.
Second-ranked middlweight Lyoto Machida is one of the most feared strikers in the UFC.
Winner of five of last four – with his only loss coming via a close decision against the champion Chris Weidman – ‘The Dragon’ will be desperate to run through Rockhold and earn another shot at middleweight gold.
Coming off a devastating first-round TKO win against #11 CB Dollaway, Machida has shown that he was incredible power since moving down weight classes, and the former UFC light heavyweight champion will be eager to prove that he can achieve that feat at different weight classes.
Since his UFC debut loss to Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold has been on a tear in the octagon. The fourth-ranked middleweight has finished his last three bouts in dominant fashion, with two of those wins coming in the first round.
After a dominant submission win over popular veteran Michael Bisping in Sydney last year, Rockhold believes he is the true number-one contender at middleweight, and a win over Machida would put him in prime position for a shot.
Machida and Rockhold are two of the best fighters the UFC has, and this contest could be a fight of the year candidate.
Prediction
Lyoto Machida via unanimous decision.
Can Lyoto Machida earn himself another shot at UFC gold, or will it be Luke Rockhold who stakes his claim? Join us on The Roar from 10am (AEST) to find out.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
What a fight, and what a event! Thank you for joining us on The Roar for this UFC live blog, we look forward to seeing you all again soon! Fight results to be posted above momentarily!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Luke Rockhold def. Lyoto Machida via Submission (Rear-naked choke) 2:31 R2
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Luke Rockhold just put on the performance of a lifetime. Rockhold is ready for a shot at UFC gold. No one does that to Machida. Incredible, he broke the Dragon.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Lyoto Machida vs Luke Rockhold – ROUND 2/5 Inside leg kick early for Machida. Rockhold looks for a body kick. Rockhold pressuring Machida, and it looks like Machida is hurt bad, he is wobbly here. Rockhold lands another kick. Machida misses with a right hand, and Rockhold is patient. Machida down again and Rockhold is on top of him again. Rockhold landing more shots now. Rockhold has Machida's back again, and sinks in the rear naked choke. Lyoto Machida taps! What a performance by Luke Rockhold. Wow. That man is ready for a title shot.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Wow, Luke Rockhold battered him that round! My score: 10-8 Rockhold.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Lyoto Machida vs Luke Rockhold – ROUND 1/5 Round one is underway. Machida looks to engage early on. Rockhold stalking Machida. Inside leg kick lands for Machida, and Rockhold lands a leg kick. Overhand left followed by a short right for Machida. Machida lands two lefts and a right too. Machida gets tagged and Rockhold looks to lock in a guillotine! Machida gets out of it! Rockhold on top and is in full mount now. Machida looks for half guard and Rockhold landing some big body shots. Machida gets full guard now. Rockhold on top now and he has Machida's back. Machida trying to get up and Rockhold drags him back down. Machida trying not to let him get the leg. Machida scrambles out and eats a shot. Machida gives up his back again, and Rockhold is not letting him back up to his feet. Machida back up, but once again Rockhold gets his back. Rockhold has back mount now and landing shots. Rockhold has his neck and Machida hanging in there. The round ends, and Machida is busted up!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Bruce Buffer with the introductions, before we get underway for the main event.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
This fight is huge!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Lyoto Machida has entered the octagon!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Here comes the Dragon, Lyoto Machida!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Luke Rockhold is in the octagon.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Here comes Luke Rockhold.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
One of the greatest fighters of all time, and former Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida has been on a tear since his move down to middleweight. With his only loss in the division being against the champion Chris Weidman, Lyoto Machida is looking to take out Luke Rockhold get himself another shot at UFC gold. Coming off a first round stoppage of CB Dolloway via a body kick, and using the same left kick to knock out Mark Munoz, Machida has proven time and time again that his legs are snipers, and he will be looking to utilise them against Rockhold.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Fighting out of the blue corner is Luke Rockhold. Coming off three straight wins in the UFC, most recently in dominant fashion against Michael Bisping in Sydney last year, Rockhold believes he is one win away from a shot at UFC gold. With his last three wins coming by finishes (two by submission and one by TKO), Rockhold has proven that he is at the top of the UFC’s middleweight division.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
#2 Lyoto Machida takes on #4 Luke Rockhold in one of the biggest fights of the year, and one of the most interesting fights in UFC history!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Five rounds in the UFC middleweight division!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
It’s time for the main event of the event.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Moments away from the main event!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Ronaldo Souza def. Chris Camozzi via Verbal submission (Arm-bar) 2:33 R1
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Jacare far too good for him, and showing why he is number one. That was too easy for him, and he wants that belt.