PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Machado
vs
Liddel

185 cm
26
240 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
30
235 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liddel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machado on his heels. He'll look to pass Machado's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Liddel pushes his legs off easily.

Liddel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machado throws a right and a left that Liddel avoids nicely.

Liddel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.
Liddel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Liddel has control of the leg.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Liddel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Johan Machado has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Liddel both land. Nice combination.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Liddel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado tries for a takedown but Liddel circles away easily

so Liddel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Machado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Liddel uses it to pass to side control.

Liddel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Liddel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machado shoots and misses

and Liddel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machado's guard now.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Liddel wants to stand but Machado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Liddel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liddel defends it easily.
Machado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Liddel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Liddel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel misses with a low kick.
Johan Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Machado shoots in but Liddel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Machado.

Liddel lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Machado sprawling to the canvas. Liddel follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Machado hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liddel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Liddel is controlling the pace.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Liddel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado is not content to let Liddel control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Liddel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddel scores with a kick to the body.
Machado throws a right and a left that Liddel avoids nicely.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liddel!
Liddel regains half guard.

Liddel actively working from the bottom here.

Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Liddel defends the submission attempt.
Machado stops Liddel from getting back to his feet.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Liddel is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Liddel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Liddel wants to stand but Machado has his arm trapped.
Liddel is breathing heavily.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liddel trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Liddel's best efforts.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Liddel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddel decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Liddel sprawls well.
Liddel scores with a three punch combo!

Johan Machado's cut is getting worse.
Liddel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machado.
Liddel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Liddel's shoulder, as Liddel tries to avoid the shot.
Machado takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses.
Liddel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Nice shot lands for Machado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Machado closes the distance and pushes Liddel back into the cage.
Machado has Liddel pressed against the cage, preventing Liddel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado tries to circle away but Liddel has him pinned against the cage.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.

Liddel manages to break the clinch.
Liddel misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machado throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel which made him look bad.
Machado avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado tries for a takedown but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chuck Liddel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Liddel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.

Machado manages to break the clinch.
Liddel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Liddel avoids the body shot from Machado.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.

Liddel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Liddel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liddel trying to control the pace.

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 second round but I would say that Johan Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Machado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Liddel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddel is just out of range.
Liddel throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Liddel should have avoided that one.
Liddel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Liddel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Machado darts in and clinches Liddel up against the cage.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Liddel misses.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liddel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liddel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Liddel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Liddel dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Machado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
Machado wants to clinch up but Liddel keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Liddel.

Liddel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddel decides to stand and escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liddel scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Liddel counters with a three punch combo that has Machado backing up. Machado nods at Liddel to acknowledge the strikes.

Johan Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado fails with the takedown
and Liddel counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.

Liddel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
Liddel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddel is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddel pulls his head out easily.
Machado tries to roll over but Liddel keeps him under control.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddel pulls his head out easily.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Liddel is going to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddel wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Liddel seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chuck Liddel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johan Machado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Liddel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Liddel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liddel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liddel is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Liddel stands up out of the half guard.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liddel counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Liddel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Machado scores with a hook.

Liddel looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but Liddel drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Liddel gets to his feet. Machado looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machado lands with a cross.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Liddel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.

Liddel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machado!
Liddel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liddel is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.

Machado is working for a kimura but Liddel is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Machado is on him like a limpet, forcing Liddel back against the cage.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Liddel keeps him there for the moment.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Liddel is out of range.
Liddel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machado looks for a takedown but Liddel sprawls well.
Machado misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand

and Liddel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
Chuck Liddel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddel wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.

Liddel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.

Machado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Liddel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Machado has tightened it up now! Liddel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johan Machado!
A very excited looking Johan Machado 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.