Rampage vs Machida main event

That’s what was on nearly everyone’s mind following the UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida main event on Saturday night in Detroit.

“That fight was so close, it was unfair for Machida,” he told Joe Rogan after the fight. As time dwindled in the opening stanza, however, Jackson started to find his range, landing cleaner and harder shots than Machida.

Machida was still elusive, but Jackson did a better job finding his mark. 

Jackson was surprised when the scorecards announced him the winner by split decision.

Machida was also humble after the fight, albeit in a more subdued manner than Jackson.

A close examination of the recently released Rampage vs Machida fight video seems to support the controversial split decision which gave the victory to Rampage Jackson over Lyoto Machida. 

Machida was wrestled down by Jackson and Jackson fell at the end of the round when Machida surprised him with a stinging combination.