Sherdog’s Top 10: UFC on Fox Knockouts

Brian KnappJan 25, 2017



3. Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader
UFC on Fox 4
Aug. 4, 2012 | Los Angeles

Machida made an example of Bader.

The onetime light heavyweight champion cut down “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 8 winner with punches in the UFC on Fox 4 co-main event at the Staples Center. Bader, who had never before been knocked out, met his end 92 seconds into Round 2.

Bader like so many others failed to solve the riddle in front of him, as Machida lured him into his trap with kicks to the legs and body. In the second round, Bader charged forward with a powerful right hand cocked. He was met with a Machida counterpunch and folded where he stood. A pair of right hands followed, one of them with Bader on the way down, and resulted in the Arizonan being knocked unconscious. Machida then stood over him and bowed, providing the Ultimate Fighting Championship with one of its most enduring post-fight images.

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