For one night in Belem, Brazil, Lyoto Machida showed enough glimpses of "The Dragon" to hand highly touted prospect Eryk Anders (10-1) his first loss. The Brazilian defeated the former Alabama Crimson Tide football player via split decision.
Machida took the early lead with a steady barrage of leg kicks. The Dragon continued to chip away at his opponent's leg even after he put him on the ground with the leg kick. Bloody Elbow noted the lack of experience Anders showed in the first round:
UFC Canada provided a look at the highlight leg kick:
The second round saw Anders find a little more comfort.