Kazuhiro Nakamura vs. Ryoto Machida Round 1: Machida started the round with some impressive kicks and body punches.Kind of a slow round. Machida took Nakamura down about 3 minuted into the round, however didn't do much. 10-9 for Machida.

Round 2: Machida took Nakamura early in the round and laid some hard punches on Nakamura. Machida got a full rear naked choke, however lost it. Nakamura is looking visibly exhausted half way into the round. Nakamura finished the round on top, but still a strong round for Machida. 10-9 for Machida.

Round 3: Machida missed with a spinning back kick and Nakamura took him down in the first minute. However, Machida quickly regained control. Slow round, with the crowd starting to boo with 40 seconds left in the round. Machida hits a bunch of body shots, but can't finish off Nakamura. Machida takes down Nakamura to end the round. Another 10-9 round for Machida.

Winner: All three judges scored the fight 30-27 for Machida.