PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Lyota Machida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Machida
vs
Dickson

194 cm
22
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyota Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dickson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Lyota Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dickson.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dickson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dickson 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 Dickson off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Dickson shoots in.
Machida digs a good hook to Dickson's body.
Dickson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida steps into range and cracks Dickson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dickson flops backwards and Machida dives into his guard looking to finish!

Dickson is rocked!
Machida working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickson's head.
Dickson is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machida works over Dickson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Machida is looking to stand up but Dickson won't let him.
Dickson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida working some strikes from top position.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Machida wants to get up but he can't break Dickson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dickson working for the choke.
Machida is in bad spot here.
Machida turns into Dickson and is now in his guard.

Dickson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Machida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dickson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Machida's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to roll but Dickson sticks to his back.

Dickson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Machida controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dickson keeps control of the position as Machida tries to break free.

Machida fending off the submission attempt from Dickson.
Machida manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dickson's guard. Nice work there by Machida.
Machida works over Dickson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida postures up in Dickson's guard and throws a big left but Dickson blocks it.
Machida cracks Dickson with a solid left hand.
Machida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machida is in close to Dickson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dickson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Machida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dickson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Machida's back instead.
Dickson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Machida has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Machida rolls, trying to escape but Dickson keeps control of the position.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickson on the ground.
Dickson is hanging on to Machida's back as he tries to escape.

Dickson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Machida rolls, trying to escape but Dickson keeps control of the position.
Dickson misses with an elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dickson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dickson controlling well, preventing Machida from escaping the position.

Dickson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyota Machida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dickson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida drops Dickson with a nice combination! Machida dives into Dickson's guard, looking to finish!
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machida working some strikes from top position.
Dickson wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.

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

Dickson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dickson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dickson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to stand but Dickson is controlling from the bottom.
Machida won't allow Dickson to sweep him here.

Dickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida lands a couple of digs.

Dickson working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lyota Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lyota Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dickson.
Dickson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice straight punches there by Machida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machida.
Dickson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machida drops Dickson with a right and a left! Machida comes rushing in but Dickson regains his composure and manages to keep Machida in guard.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Dickson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dickson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dickson is hanging on to Machida's back as he tries to escape.
Machida controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
A lull in the action here.
Machida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dickson is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickson dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickson fails with the takedown.
Lyota Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dickson.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dickson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyota Machida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dickson tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a left that rocks Dickson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Machida dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dickson regain composure!
Machida tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.
Dickson is trying to control Machida's posture but Machida avoids it.
Machida looks up at the clock and then as Dickson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machida smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida cracks Dickson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.
Dickson prevents Machida from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is trying to get back to half guard.
Machida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dickson is looking to reverse the position.
Dickson manages to get back to half guard.
Machida drops an elbow to the side of Dickson's head.
Dickson wants to get back to full guard.
Machida tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dickson.
Dickson moves into full guard.
Dickson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machida!

Dickson has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dickson working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.

Machida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dickson.
Machida is trying to stand.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.

Dickson is working for a guillotine from mount but Machida frees his head quite easily.

Dickson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machida is looking to improve his position but Dickson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Dickson looking for a guillotine from mount but Machida is having none of it.
Machida is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dickson looking for a guillotine from mount but Machida is having none of it.
Machida is working to get back to half guard.

Dickson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Dickson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dickson wants to take Machida's back but he can't do it this time.
Machida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lyota Machida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dickson closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Dickson pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dickson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyota Machida!
Lyota Machida is the new heavyweight champion!