PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyotoson Machsilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dorsey
vs
Machsilva

183 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyotoson Machsilva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Machsilva both land. Nice combination.
Machsilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machsilva circles away.

Machsilva scores with a takedown into Dorsey's guard.

Machsilva stands up from Dorsey's guard - Machsilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dorsey with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Dorsey pushes Machsilva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machsilva counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dorsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Dorsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machsilva moves away.
Dorsey slips under a jab from Machsilva.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machsilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorsey throws a head kick but Machsilva moves out of range.
Dorsey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machsilva counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machsilva clinches.

Machsilva manages to break the clinch.
Machsilva drops his hands momentarily and Dorsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dorsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorsey tries for a takedown but Machsilva circles away easily

and Machsilva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machsilva.
Dorsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machsilva has him pressed against the cage.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Machsilva has him pressed against the cage.
Machsilva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dorsey jumps guard but Machsilva stands there with Dorsey around his waist. Dorsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machsilva leaning his opponent against the cage.

Machsilva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dorsey uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva is striking but Dorsey is not phased and passes to half guard.
Machsilva moves into full guard.

Machsilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Machsilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Machsilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dorsey stands up and waves to Machsilva to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dorsey, as that shot connected.
Dorsey connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machsilva to the floor! Dorsey dives in looking for the finish!

Machsilva is rocked!
Machsilva is looking to improve his position.
Machsilva is still in real trouble! Can Dorsey finish him?
Machsilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorsey is working away from the top position though.
Machsilva seems to have recovered his senses.
Machsilva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dorsey moves nicely into side control.
Machsilva tries to improve position but can't.

Dorsey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machsilva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Machsilva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Machsilva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dorsey has worked his arm free - good work by Dorsey!
Dorsey manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machsilva seems to be looking for submissions.
Dorsey is trying to stand up here but Machsilva is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machsilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machsilva is looking for a kimura but Dorsey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machsilva to get the leverage.
Machsilva passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyotoson Machsilva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A jab lands there for Machsilva.
Dorsey throws a right hand that Machsilva ducks under and follows up with a left that Machsilva also avoids with ease.

Dorsey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machsilva is looking for a sweep. Dorsey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machsilva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machsilva has a closed guard, preventing Dorsey from standing up.

Machsilva is looking for a triangle but Dorsey pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorsey throwing strikes from guard but Machsilva blocks nicely.

Machsilva working for submissions but it's allowed Dorsey to get to half guard.
Machsilva is breathing heavily.
Machsilva is trying to escape back to his feet but Dorsey uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machsilva keeps working.
Machsilva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorsey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machsilva keeps working.
Machsilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machsilva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyotoson Machsilva has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dorsey stands up and beckons Machsilva to his feet.
Machsilva circles away from the clinch attempt

and Machsilva counters with a shoot takedown. Dorsey fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dorsey is on top in guard.
Machsilva wants to sweep here but Dorsey controlling him for the moment.
Machsilva wants to hit a switch here but Dorsey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machsilva there!
Dorsey avoids the attempt from Machsilva to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva gets back to half guard.
Machsilva is looking to control Dorsey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machsilva avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Machsilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Machsilva working for a triangle but Dorsey defends it easily.
Machsilva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machsilva tries to strike from the bottom.
Machsilva trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machsilva is looking for a triangle here but Dorsey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machsilva tries to bench press Dorsey off him but Dorsey keeps the position.
Machsilva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dorsey's best efforts.
Machsilva wants to get back to his feet.
Machsilva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dorsey postures up and lands a big shot to Machsilva's brow.

Dorsey stands up and waves to Machsilva to follow him.
Dorsey looks to land a combination but Machsilva avoids it well.
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! Dorsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dorsey throws a lazy body kick

and Machsilva counters with a single leg into guard. Dorsey didn't expect that.
Machsilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Machsilva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dorsey is trying to get back to half guard.
Machsilva tries to score with some ground and pound. Dorsey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Machsilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dorsey, who protects the arm well.
Dorsey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machsilva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dorsey is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyotoson Machsilva!