PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Makisig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machida
vs
Makisig

180 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Makisig!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Makisig drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machida dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Makisig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makisig throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Makisig is trying to keep Machida in close.

Makisig looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Makisig is keeping the position.

Makisig is looking for a triangle here but Machida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makisig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machida off and has taken his back!
Machida wants to escape the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Makisig has eaten all the pies!

Makisig has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Machida is in real trouble here. Makisig gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Machida is tapping out! Makisig wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Makisig!