PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zivojin Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miric
vs
Machado

193 cm
26
227 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zivojin Miric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Miric drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miric is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado is trying to improve his position.
Machado sneaks back into half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miric tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to improve his position but Miric is controlling well.
Miric thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miric pulls his head out easily.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miric trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Miric not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miric trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric slips a nice elbow through Machado's hands, connecting with Machado's forehead.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miric is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado taking some punishment here, with Miric in his half guard.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miric moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miric lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machado hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Miric there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miric landing shots from mount.
Machado avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miric.
Machado is trying to escape the mount.
Miric controlling from mount.
Miric looking to control but Machado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machado can't escape the position.
Machado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

Machado looking for subs from the bottom but Miric mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miric trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Miric with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miric trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado is looking to improve his position but Miric isn't that keen on the idea.
Miric looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miric raining down shots from the mount!
Miric putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zivojin Miric dominated that round.
That's time! Miric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado takes a swing at Miric's ribcage but misses.
Johan Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Machado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miric to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zivojin Miric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miric trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.

Machado has his foot on Miric's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miric works his way back into a safe position though.
Miric in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miric is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Miric from controlling successfully.

Machado looking for a guillotine here but Miric defends easily.
Miric throws a big elbow that misses.
Miric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Main Event Gym inform us that Machado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miric trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Miric wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miric throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miric stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miric is aware though and is defending well.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric throws a big elbow that misses.
Miric wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Miric controlling from the top position.
Miric trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miric is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zivojin Miric just wasn't active enough.
Miric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Miric's ribs.

Miric drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Miric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miric is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Miric performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johan Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miric scores with a takedown into Machado's guard.

Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miric postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.
Miric trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Miric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miric is one step ahead there.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Miric pushes his legs off easily.
Miric in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Miric trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Miric keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Miric is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.

Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Machado looking for a guillotine here but Miric defends easily.
Miric working some strikes from top position.
Miric tries to stand but Machado is controlling from the bottom.

Miric decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Machado, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miric moves out of range of the strikes.

Miric looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miric missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Miric pushes his legs off easily.
Miric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.

Miric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miric has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Miric throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miric with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Miric from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miric wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miric trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for subs off his back but Miric has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miric.
Miric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Miric trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miric seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

That was a close round but Zivojin Miric did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Machado does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machado.

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

Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miric defends it easily.
Miric postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miric throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miric is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Miric from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado has an active guard here but Miric has managed to pass into half guard.
Miric sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miric throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Miric is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.

Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miric wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miric throws a big elbow that misses.
Miric throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miric wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Miric passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miric is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Miric throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miric.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Miric is going to stand back up.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miric pulls his head out easily.
Miric not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miric is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Miric sits in half guard.
Miric tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miric in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miric throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miric pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miric lands a nice short elbow.
Miric lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Miric seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zivojin Miric had his way with Johan Machado in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Machado misses.

Miric looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machado!
Machado is trying to improve his position.
Miric is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miric thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Miric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miric.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Miric not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miric.

Miric is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Miric has control of the leg.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miric scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Miric has control of the leg.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miric pulls his head out easily.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Miric pushes past his half guard into mount!
Miric controlling his opponent.
Miric landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miric is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miric has hold of Machado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miric lands a big elbow.
Machado can't escape the position.
Miric pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miric dominating with strikes here.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miric working the ground and pound effectively.
Miric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machado is looking to improve his position but Miric isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miric with shots to the head and body - Machado looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miric with a couple of short strikes.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miric lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miric punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zivojin Miric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Zivojin Miric!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Zivojin Miric!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Zivojin Miric!

Zivojin Miric wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Zivojin Miric made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.