RSC 32: Sambodrome XXVIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson's entrance music is Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. A fine choice. Rickson Machado told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wattson
vs
Machado

195 cm
26
270 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

182 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado tries to clinch but Wattson is having none of it.
Wattson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wattson throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Machado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wattson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machado is in Wattson's guard.
Wattson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Machado drops back looking for a leg! Wattson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wattson manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Wattson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wattson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machado wants to control from the top but Wattson keeps moving.
Wattson trying to control the position.
Wattson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Machado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado wants to control from the top but Wattson keeps moving.
Wattson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Wattson looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.

Wattson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machado defends well.
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Wattson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado thows a big elbow that misses.
Machado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wattson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wattson looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado trying to control but Wattson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is pushing down on Wattson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wattson is fighting to maintain full guard but Machado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wattson tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado is trying to control. Wattson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wattson punching from the bottom.
Wattson is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.

Wattson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Wattson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wattson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wattson is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wattson wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wattson is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
Wattson trying to control but Machado postures up.
Machado works his way into full mount!
Machado looking to finish Wattson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wattson!

It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wattson regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Machado there.
Wattson is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado wants to take a breather but Wattson is having none of it.
Wattson wants to get back to full guard.
Machado wants to control but Wattson is keeping him busy.
Wattson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Machado throwing shots but Wattson is blocking nicely.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wattson is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Wattson wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Wattson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A low kick from Wattson is predictable there

and Machado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wattson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Wattson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wattson tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Wattson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Machado slips a nice elbow through Wattson's hands, connecting with Wattson's forehead.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wattson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wattson wants to control but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wattson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson gets full guard.
Machado lands a couple of digs.
Machado is working Wattson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machado landing some decent shots from guard.
Machado preventing the sweep.

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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wattson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado throwing strikes from guard but Wattson blocks nicely.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wattson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wattson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wattson is trying to keep Machado in close.
Wattson keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.

Wattson looking for subs off his back but Machado has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wattson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Machado there.
Machado blocks the strikes from Wattson.
Machado wants to control but Wattson is keeping him busy.
Wattson trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of Wattson's head.
Wattson trying to control but Machado postures up.
Machado trying to control the action but Wattson is working from the bottom.

Wattson actively working from the bottom here.
Machado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wattson's head.
Wattson wants to get back to full guard.

Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wattson defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four 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.
Machado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wattson wants to get back to full guard.
Wattson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rickson Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wattson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado won't allow Wattson to sweep him here.
Machado stands and throws Wattson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machado working the head with strikes.
Machado scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wattson is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Wattson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wattson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wattson lands an elbow.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado is trying to control Wattson's posture but Wattson avoids it.
Wattson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machado is avoiding damage well.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Wattson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Machado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wattson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wattson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wattson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Machado reverses the position - he's now on top in Wattson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Wattson is retaining full guard.
Machado is fighting to break Wattson's control of his arms but Wattson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wattson's head.
Wattson keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.

Wattson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wattson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.

Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado cracks Wattson with a solid left hand.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Wattson is keeping the position.
Wattson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machado postures up.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machado working the ground and pound from side control.
Rickson Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wattson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machado's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Wattson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Machado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wattson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wattson is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wattson is working hard here to advance position.
Ron Wattson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rickson Machado was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wattson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wattson misses with a shot to the body

and Machado counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Wattson looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado trying to control but Wattson is working from the bottom.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wattson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado passes Wattson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wattson punching from the bottom.

Wattson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wattson is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Machado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan has chosen Fucking Hostile by Pantera as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wanderlei Silva
vs
Alan

225 cm
27
313 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

208 cm
24
294 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Preuss Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wanderlei Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Alan looks to land a combination but Wanderlei Silva avoids it well.

Alan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Alan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wanderlei Silva defends it well.
Wanderlei Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alan lands a big elbow.
Wanderlei Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Alan. What's that going to do exactly?
A nice elbow there by Alan.

It looks like Preuss Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alan looking to finish Wanderlei Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wanderlei Silva!

Preuss Wanderlei Silva's cut is getting worse.
Wanderlei Silva taking shots to the head.
Wanderlei Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alan landing shots from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Alan! Wanderlei Silva is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Alan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Machida
vs
Machida

186 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lyoto Machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyoto Machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Lyoto Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lyoto Machida looking to control.
Lyoto Machida controlling from the top position.
Lyoto Machida preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lyoto Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lyoto Machida gets the takedown into side control.
Lyoto Machida tries to score with some ground and pound. Lyoto Machida controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lyoto Machida is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lyoto Machida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lyoto Machida manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida not doing much here.

Lyoto Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Lyoto Machida defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lyoto Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lyoto Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyoto Machida is working away from the top position though.
Lyoto Machida is looking for a sweep. Lyoto Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyoto Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyoto Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lyoto Machida is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyoto Machida trying to control but Lyoto Machida is working from the bottom.
Lyoto Machida wants to get back to his feet but Lyoto Machida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lyoto Machida is breathing heavily.
Lyoto Machida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lyoto Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyoto Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyoto Machida controls Lyoto Machida momentarily but Lyoto Machida frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Machida wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lyoto Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Lyoto Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Lyoto Machida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lyoto Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lyoto Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida trying to control the action but Lyoto Machida is working from the bottom.
Lyoto Machida is looking to improve his position.
Lyoto Machida is trying to stand back up but Lyoto Machida is controlling him
Lyoto Machida controlling the action here.
Lyoto Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Lyoto Machida kicks Lyoto Machida off and gets to his feet.
Lyoto Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lyoto Machida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyoto Machida.
Lyoto Machida won't allow Lyoto Machida to get back to his feet.
Lyoto Machida postures up in Lyoto Machida's guard and throws a big left but Lyoto Machida blocks it.
Lyoto Machida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lyoto Machida wants to get back to full guard but Lyoto Machida has passed into side control.
Lyoto Machida in side control, throwing shots but Lyoto Machida defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lyoto Machida shoots in for a takedown but Lyoto Machida shows good takedown defense.
Lyoto Machida with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lyoto Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lyoto Machida has Lyoto Machida pressed against the cage.
Lyoto Machida is trying to drag Lyoto Machida to the mat but Lyoto Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.

Lyoto Machida breaks from the clinch.
Lyoto Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyoto Machida with a poor takedown

and Lyoto Machida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida tries to reverse the position but Lyoto Machida maintains control.
Lyoto Machida stops Lyoto Machida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lyoto Machida avoids the attempt from Lyoto Machida to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida regains half guard.
Lyoto Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lyoto Machida wants to sweep here but Lyoto Machida controlling him for the moment.
Lyoto Machida stops Lyoto Machida from standing up.
Lyoto Machida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lyoto Machida looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyoto Machida, not yet.
Lyoto Machida wants to control from the top but Lyoto Machida keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Lyoto Machida has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lyoto Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lyoto Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lyoto Machida tries to kick Lyoto Machida off but Lyoto Machida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lyoto Machida wants to control but Lyoto Machida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyoto Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyoto Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyoto Machida keeps working.

Lyoto Machida gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lyoto Machida misses with a takedown attempt

and Lyoto Machida counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lyoto Machida remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Lyoto Machida's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lyoto Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyoto Machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lyoto Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Lyoto Machida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lyoto Machida is working Lyoto Machida over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyoto Machida is looking to take a break and control but Lyoto Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyoto Machida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lyoto Machida misses with a takedown attempt

and Lyoto Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lyoto Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyoto Machida keeps working.
Lyoto Machida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyoto Machida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyoto Machida controlling the action here.
Lyoto Machida is looking to get back to is feet but Lyoto Machida passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida trying to control the position but Lyoto Machida is working away.
Lyoto Machida lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lyoto Machida down.
Lyoto Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyoto Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Lyoto Machida scoring with strikes.
Lyoto Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyoto Machida on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Lyoto Machida tries for a kimura but Lyoto Machida is defending well.
Lyoto Machida misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lyoto Machida lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lyoto Machida down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida is trying to escape the position but Lyoto Machida is controlling the position.
Lyoto Machida advances to mount.
Lyoto Machida looking to control but Lyoto Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lyoto Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lyoto Machida avoids the attempt from Lyoto Machida to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Machida with the ground and pound from mount.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Lyoto Machida.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyoto Machida cracks Lyoto Machida with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lyoto Machida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lyoto Machida looks a forlorn figure.
Lyoto Machida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lyoto Machida 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ra Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irwin Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maya
vs
Silva

175 cm
26
179 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

178 cm
20
176 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ra Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irwin Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva defending well as Maya loads up on a big left hand.
Maya misses with a straight left.
Maya with a jab.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Maya, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Maya against the cage but Maya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Maya moved out of range.
Maya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maya looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maya with a hook.
Maya throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Maya misses with a few strikes there.
Maya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maya dives on top into guard.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maya has passed into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Maya working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking for a sweep.

Silva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maya tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maya.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva defending well as Maya loads up on a big left hand.
Maya misses with a jab, cross combination.

Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maya's guard.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Maya defends the submission attempt.

Silva 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maya is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.

Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maya has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Irwin Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maya.
Maya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Maya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maya tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ra Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Maya misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maya throws out the jab.
Maya misses with an uppercut.
Maya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maya misses with a two punch combination.
Maya tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya misses with a double jab.
Maya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Maya throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Maya misses

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Maya fights it but they end up in guard.

Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maya dives on top into guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Maya postures up.

Silva is looking for a triangle here but Maya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Maya has passed into mount! Damn!
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Maya has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maya get's back to his feet.
A punch combination from Maya misses.
Maya misses with a combination

so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maya has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Maya to get to half guard.

Maya gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irwin Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!

Maya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Maya fights it but they end up in guard.

Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maya has escaped and now he's on top!

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

Maya gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Maya throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Maya throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maya has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ra Maya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maya keeps working.
Maya wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maya rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Maya!

And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irwin Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaspar Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Berne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Davis
vs
Berne

192 cm
23
235 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaspar Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Berne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Berne is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis tries to roll over but Berne keeps him under control.

Berne is looking for a kimura here.
Berne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berne stops Davis from getting back to his feet.
Berne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to improve his position but Berne is controlling well.
Berne uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.

Berne has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Davis is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Berne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natzee comes to the cage accompanied by Marillion - Garden Party. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Natzee
vs
Li

162 cm
22
149 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

185 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grammur Natzee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ritchie Li!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natzee jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Natzee misses with a hook
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Grammur Natzee has been cut.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Natzee scores with a decent looking hook.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Natzee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Natzee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natzee throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Natzee throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with an inside leg kick.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Natzee.
Natzee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natzee misses the body punch

and Li counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li tries a knee to the head but Natzee blocks it.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Natzee's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Li.
Natzee is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Natzee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Natzee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natzee avoids it.
Li looks gassed!
Li landing knees to the body.
Natzee working hard to break the clinch.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Natzee blocks with his arms.
Li with a knee to the head.

Natzee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li closes the distance but Natzee moves to the side

and Natzee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Natzee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natzee is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Natzee cracks Li with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li controlling the position.
Natzee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Natzee wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Natzee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Grammur Natzee just wasn't active enough.
Sloppy strikes from Natzee. Those never looked like landing.
Natzee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li counters with a big head kick but Natzee shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick but Natzee moves out of range.
Natzee swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to clinch up.
Natzee blocks a head kick by Li.
Li slips under a jab from Natzee.

Natzee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Li napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Natzee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Li will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Li defending against the ground and pound.
Li wants to control but Natzee postures up.
Li is trying to improve his position.
Natzee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee throws an elbow but Li slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li is trying to get back to half guard.
Natzee scores with punches from side control.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
Natzee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Natzee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Li is not content to let Natzee control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natzee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammur Natzee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grammur Natzee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Natzee jabs at Li's body.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Natzee.
Natzee swings for the body but Li moves out of range.

Natzee drops Li with a left right combo! Natzee follows him down to the ground into side control.

Li is rocked!
Natzee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Li looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Natzee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grammur Natzee!