PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyotoson Machsilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyotoson Machsilva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Engle
vs
Machsilva

186 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Engle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyotoson Machsilva!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Machsilva. No joy for Engle on that attempt.
Engle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Machsilva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Machsilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Engle working for a triangle but Machsilva defends it easily.

Engle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machsilva looking to pass the guard.

Machsilva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chris Engle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engle tries for a takedown but Machsilva circles away easily

and Machsilva counters with a single leg into guard. Engle didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Engle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Engle has his foot on Machsilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machsilva works his way back into a safe position though.

Machsilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engle is breathing heavily.

Engle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machsilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machsilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machsilva slips nicely into half guard.
Machsilva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Engle is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Machsilva pulls his head out easily.
Machsilva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machsilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machsilva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Engle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machsilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Engle can't escape the position.
Machsilva landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Machsilva has hold of Engle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Engle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Machsilva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machsilva wants to control the pace but Engle is squirming around nicely.
Engle is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Machsilva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Engle tries to reverse the position but Machsilva maintains control.
Engle gets back to half guard.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.

Engle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machsilva tries to stand and escape but Engle is controlling the position.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.
Machsilva works his foot free and advances to mount.

Machsilva working for a submission but Engle is keeping him at bay.
Engle is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Machsilva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Engle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Engle tries to get to full guard but Machsilva has control of the leg.
Machsilva trying to mount his opponent but Engle defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyotoson Machsilva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Engle gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Machsilva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Engle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Engle is working for takedown but Machsilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Engle has had enough of the clinch but Machsilva keeps him there for the moment.
Machsilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Machsilva has Engle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machsilva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Engle tumbling to the mat - Machsilva dives into Engle's guard.

Engle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Engle is looking for a triangle but Machsilva pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machsilva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Engle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machsilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machsilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lyotoson Machsilva has got the better of the ground game so far.

Engle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machsilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machsilva trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.
Machsilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Engle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machsilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machsilva trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.
Machsilva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Engle's guard.

Machsilva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Engle misses with a takedown

and Machsilva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Engle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machsilva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Engle's head.
Machsilva trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.

Engle is looking for a triangle but Machsilva pushes his legs off easily.
Engle being controlled here, momentarily.

Engle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Engle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machsilva passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva is keen to just control but Engle is a slippery customer.

Machsilva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machsilva.

Engle looking for submissions off his back.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.
Machsilva controlling the action here.
Engle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Machsilva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Engle is defending against the submission attempts here by Machsilva.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Engle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Machsilva counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Engle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Machsilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Machsilva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Engle, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyotoson Machsilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Engle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Engle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machsilva swivels and escapes.
Machsilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Engle.
Engle shoots for a double leg takedown but Machsilva sprawls well. He's pushed Engle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Engle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Machsilva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Engle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Engle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Engle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machsilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Engle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machsilva forces his way into half guard.

Machsilva decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Machsilva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Engle to the mat! Engle manages to get full guard.
Machsilva wants to control from the top but Engle keeps moving.
Machsilva advances to half guard.
Chris Engle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engle is trying to get back to full guard.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.

Engle looking for submissions off his back.

Engle looking for a kimura from the bottom but Machsilva passes into side control!

Machsilva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Engle is looking to reverse the position.
Machsilva is looking to take a break and control but Engle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Engle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machsilva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Engle fails with the takedown

and Machsilva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Engle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Machsilva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Engle is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Machsilva pulls his head out easily.
Machsilva thows a huge punch but Engle dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Engle looking for submissions off his back.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.

Engle actively working from the bottom here.
Machsilva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engle keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Engle has his takedown stuffed

and Machsilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyotoson Machsilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machsilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyotoson Machsilva!