PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into the arena with Bleed It Out blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machida
vs
Alves

185 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Alves.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Alves.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Machida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alves eats them both and turns towards Machida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Paulo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Alves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Alves shoots in.
Alves looks winded!
Alves shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Alves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Machida tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Machida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Machida's guard.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Machida's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Machida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Alves.
Machida throws a good cross that connects.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves's head backwards.
Paulo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Alves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alves shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machida finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alves ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails with the takedown
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alves moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida throws a good cross that connects.
Ryoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Machida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat.
Alves shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves fails with the takedown
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Alves.
Alves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida lands with a cross.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida cracks Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Alves's head back.
Machida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Nice shot by Machida.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Machida.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machida lands with an overhand left.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Alves.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Machida!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryoto Machida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.