PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone has chosen t.i and ludacris-wish you would as his entrance music. Tyson Drone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Machado
vs
Drone

180 cm
31
250 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

225 cm
46
262 lbs
44 - 36 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Drone is defending well.
Drone prevents Machado from moving into mount.

Machado tries for a kimura but Drone is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drone is trying to improve his position.
Machado working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone is trying to get back to half guard.
Drone gets back to half guard.
Drone is not content to let Machado control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone is pressing down on Machado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado passes Drone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado works his way into full mount!
You get the feeling that Drone really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machado avoids the attempt from Drone to control.

Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Drone frees his head quite easily.
Drone is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
Drone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone manages to get to full guard.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machado's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Drone looking for submissions off his back.
Machado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone is trying to escape the mount.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drone is looking to escape.

Drone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machado.
Drone working to try and regain half guard.

Machado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drone shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Drone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machado.
Machado with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drone is trying to escape the mount.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Drone is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado wants to control the pace but Drone is squirming around nicely.

Machado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado dominated 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.

Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drone defends it nicely.
Drone wants to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Drone, which made it look bad.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drone avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drone defends well and Machado ends up having to push Drone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Machado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drone trying to control but Machado postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drone can do to turn this around?
Drone is looking to escape.
Machado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rigan Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Machado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drone is on top in guard.

Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machado is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drone, into his guard.

Drone wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Drone defending well.

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Drone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Drone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.

Drone actively working from the bottom here.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Drone is working away.
Machado is pressing down on Drone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drone is holding on for now.
Drone is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
Machado prevents Drone from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone wants to get back to his feet.
Drone has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Drone rolls, trying to escape but Machado keeps control of the position.
Drone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Drone wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drone is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Drone gets caught flat footed, as Machado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machado trying to control but Drone is working from the bottom.
Drone keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Machado wants to control but Drone is keeping him busy.

Drone looking for submissions off his back.
Drone wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Drone is defending well.
Drone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.

Machado is looking for a kimura but Drone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Drone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Drone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado is trying to control. Drone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.
Drone is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drone keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Drone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drone is trying to stand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drone's guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Drone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson Drone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Drone is keeping the position.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drone tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drone keeps working.

Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigan Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigan Machado!
A victorious Rigan Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.