UFC Fight Night in Manchester: Lyoto Machida shows class is permanent with knockout of Mark Munoz The illusive Machida, lithe and loose, showed all his middleweight potential with a devastating stoppage of Munoz. Friendship - they are training partners - had been put aside for this five-round fight. But the Brazilian's embrace of Munoz with a left foot to the head was as sweet as any blow in combat history. Machida landed body kicks building up to a sensational head kick in a first round of cagey movement. It was to Machida's music. This was vintage Machida as he found the head kick seemingly out of nowhere, which stunned Munoz. Seemingly... because the enigmatic, elusive fighter, with his karate background, is a past master at setting up for the sudden, and encounter-ending, attack. It's very hard for me as Mark is a good friend. Mark, thank you for fighting me. Sorry about that, my friend," he said afterwards. Machida controlled the movement in those three minutes, setting himself to pounce. "It's natural, instinctive for me to set those attacks up," Machida told Telegraph Sport. This is the best I have felt for years. It is great to be able to get back to my karate base, and be effective with it again. I would fight for the belt next if the UFC and Dana White want me to. I would also fight Michal Bisping in London next year, too. Why not ? I love the fans in England. They are very friendly. The night brought success - and defeat - for an array of British fighters. Norman Parke against Jon Tuck was a hard-fought, technical victory for the Northern Irishman. Parke executed an impressive slam on Tuck in the opening round, and then, in the second, Parke's boxing was noticeably better, clinical punches and impressive counters finding their mark. Tuck landed a flying knee, and the back and forth ensued for three rounds. Parke took the spoils via unanimous decision. "I got the win, I'm happy with that but I wanted to finish," said Parke, unbeaten in 10 straight and making his way through the treacherous, stacked 155lbs division. Middleweight Luke Barnatt celebrated ferociously after a fine victory over Andrew Craig, though he celebrated twice during the contest thinking it was over after he had downed his opponent. Barnatt, 6ft 6ins tall, kept his foe on the outside during the early stage, dropping him with a right hand as Craig held on for the bell at the close of round one. The second round began in similar fashion. Barnatt put Craig down again, gaining control with the mounted crucifix and finishing with a near naked choke. This was a fine victory for the tallest middleweight on the roster, a fight in which he showed control of range, confidence and a clear, concise game plan and teak tough self-belief. He's never been finished. I said I was gonna finish him. I got a bit premature and thought it was a knockout," admitted Barnatt afterwards, just before learning that he and Craig had been awarded a $50,000 bonus. Rosi Sexton, making history as the first British woman to contest a UFC fight in Europe, was involved in a brutal war with Brazilian Jessica Andrade, coming off second best in the exchanges, yet showing incredible heart and resolve. There was a strong argument for the fight to have been stopped at the end of the second round. Andrade landed flush on Sexton with bunches of punches early in the bout. Sexton countered a kick by Andrade with a takedown but Andrade threw her against the Octagon wall. It set a pattern for the fight as Sexton, time and again was caught against the Octagon wall and set about by the pocket rocket Brazilian. Inside the final 10 seconds of the opening round, Andrade landed a vicious right hand, dropping Sexton, who was saved by the bell. Sexton had occasional success with the jab and right hand, but the dominance against her in the stand-up stopped the Brit from getting the takedowns she attempted as Andrade sprawled away. Andrade won every round on the cards. "I'm glad I could prove this is where I belong," said Andrade. There were a few times the fight could have been stopped but congrats to Rosie. Sexton was taken to hospital on precautionary measures. Typically stoical, the Cambridge graduate, osteopath and mother, tweeted afterwards: "Well, that was a tough day at the office, but I'm ok. Damage is all pretty superficial. Thanks for all the support, it means a lot. Sexton deserves every bit of praise she ever gets for that third round battle. Brad Scott submitted Michael Kuiper in the opening round, and Scotsman Richard Whitehorn on his debut, cornered by Brad Pickett, was submitted by ground skills ace Jimy Hettes, by triangle choke in round two of their bout. Former TUF alumnus Andy Ogle was defeated on points by Cole Miller as their featherweight fight went the distance, the American winning via unanimous decision 29-28. Miller questioned the judging and the attitude of European fighters which resulted in loud boos from the crowd. "I don't know what's up with these European fighters, Ross Pearson couldn't beat me, Andy Ogle couldn't beat me," said Miller. Flyweight Phil Harris was stopped by a huge body shot in the opening round by Brazilian John Lineker, who had failed to make weight for the third time in five contests, and Italian Alessio Sakara was submitted by UFC debutant Nico Musoke in an entertaining contest at middleweight. Musoke has fought at welterweight and the Swede, who took the fight on a few weeks" notice, looks a very promising addition to the roster. While the main event closed the night in spectacular fashion, the two contests leading up to it promised so much, yet ended prematurely. Both had the potential for Fight Of The Night honours. Manuwa versus Jimmo saw two formidable strikers lock horns. But this was a robot dance malfunction. Up to that point, Jimmo had effectively pushed a patient Manuwa against the Octagon wall. It was intriguing to see Manuwa stick to an on-point game plan. For the third time in his UFC career, Manuwa left the Octagon, having won by TKO. Overall the Londoner is unbeaten in 14 fights. "You don't want it to end like that, but I got the W," said Manuwa. Pearson versus Guillard drew derision from the crowd until the early closure was clarified. Until then, the two strikers had bobbed and weaved in a dance set to explode. Pearson was the aggressor early but Guillard was always in position to counter. When Pearson landed a flying knee both fighters ended up on the ground. Guillard was up first, landing one knee, then another with Pearson's hand on the canvas. Referee Marc Goddard broke them up, the doctor examined his head, and the fight was stopped. Due to the accidental foul before the end of round one, it was ruled as a 'No Contest'. But this was Machida's night in Manchester. Emphatic. Dramatic. Show-stopping. A middleweight title fight next year, a host of other potentially thrilling match-ups notwithstanding for the rejuvenated Brazilian, look to be on the cards. UFC Fight Night: Manchester results: Middleweight Lyoto Machida def. Mark Muñoz KO (head kick) Round 1, 3:10 Lightweight Ross Pearson vs. Melvin Guillard (No Contest) Rd 1, 1:57 Light Heavyweight Jimi Manuwa def. Ryan Jimmo TKO (injury) Rd 2, 4:41 Lightweight Norman Parke def. Jon Tuck Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Middleweight Nicholas Musoke def. Alessio Sakara Verbal submission (armbar) Rd 1, 3:07 Catchweight (128 lbs) John Lineker def. Phil Harris TKO (punch to the body & punches) Rd 1, 2:51 Preliminary card (Online Prelims) Lightweight Al Iaquinta def. Piotr Hallmann Decision (unanimous) Middleweight Luke Barnatt def. Andrew Craig Submission (rear-naked choke) Rd 2, 2:12 Women's Bantamweight Jessica Andrade def. Rosi Sexton Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-27, 30-26) Featherweight Cole Miller def. Andy Ogle Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Featherweight Jimy Hettes def. Rob Whiteford Technical submission (triangle choke) Rd 2, 2:17 Middleweight Brad Scott def. Michael Kuiper Submission (front choke) Rd 1, 4:17 Additional reporting by Robson McCallister