PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekai Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Lyoto Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Petrovich

185 cm
28
185 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

190 cm
26
275 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alekai Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrovich 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 Petrovich off to one side.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekai Petrovich.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrovich.
Petrovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida tries for a takedown but Petrovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovich as Machida shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Machida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machida is in Petrovich's guard.

Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.

Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Petrovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrovich can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four 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.
Machida works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Petrovich actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovich is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Petrovich 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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.
Machida pushes down on Petrovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Machida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrovich works his way to full guard. Good work.

Petrovich working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.

Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.

Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Petrovich's legs - danger averted.

Petrovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machida defends it easily.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight 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.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovich, not yet.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Petrovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Petrovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alekai Petrovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovich's waist but Petrovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Petrovich fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.

Petrovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Petrovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Petrovich looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.

Petrovich wants to finish this one by submission but Machida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Petrovich.

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

Petrovich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machida regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machida is looking to improve his position.

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

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich 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.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrovich's back!

That's four 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.

Petrovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Machida looking for the choke but no joy.

Petrovich showing good submission defense here.
Petrovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.

Petrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Petrovich looking for submissions off his back.

Petrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.

Machida is looking for a kimura here.
Petrovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrovich.

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

That's six 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.

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Petrovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.

Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.

Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Petrovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovich is retaining full guard.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Petrovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.

Petrovich looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.

Petrovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Petrovich 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.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovich manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrovich's guard.

Machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Petrovich 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alekai Petrovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Petrovich on that attempt.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovich circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Petrovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovich is defended easily by Machida.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrovich stuffs the takedown.
Petrovich leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Petrovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Machida shoots in but Petrovich avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Machida tries to sprawl but Petrovich drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Petrovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is working for a submission of some sort.

Petrovich seems to be looking for submissions.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrovich 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.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alekai Petrovich has got the better of the ground game so far.

Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's six 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Petrovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrovich.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eight 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.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura here.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovich is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.

Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

Petrovich 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alekai Petrovich really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrovich.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Petrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovich defends it nicely.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich 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 Petrovich off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrovich pinned against the cage. Petrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovich tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovich to the ground. Petrovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovich.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida looks for a takedown but Petrovich sprawls well.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Petrovich shoots in.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Petrovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Alekai Petrovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovich swivels and escapes.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Petrovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Petrovich persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Petrovich shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Petrovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrovich has managed to get both his arms back between Machida's legs - danger averted.

Machida working for a triangle but Petrovich defends it easily.

Petrovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.
Petrovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovich defends well.

Petrovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Machida looking for a guillotine here but Petrovich defends easily.

Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.

Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's six 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.

Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.

Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Petrovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Petrovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovich is aware though and is defending well.

Machida working for a triangle but Petrovich defends it easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrovich slips nicely into half guard.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovich.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrovich's back!

Machida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petrovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petrovich for a finish.

Machida looking for the choke but no joy.
Petrovich breaks Machida's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.

Petrovich 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.

Petrovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is pressing down on Petrovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alekai Petrovich dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrovich is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Petrovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovich, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Petrovich against the cage but Petrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovich sprawls well. Petrovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovich which made him look bad.
Machida dives in and grabs Petrovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovich as Machida shoots in.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Petrovich with that takedown attempt.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovich.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovich as he jumps to the side.
Petrovich dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Petrovich's head and hops out.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrovich has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovich. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Petrovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovich as he avoids it easily.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovich tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrovich looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrovich.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Petrovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Petrovich fails with the takedown.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrovich. Petrovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Petrovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovich but Petrovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machida as he avoids it easily.

Petrovich scores a takedown into full mount!
Machida gets back to half guard.

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

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura here.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.

Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.

Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovich pulls his head out easily.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Petrovich has control of the leg.
Petrovich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrovich has a good base and remains in mount.

Petrovich working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.

Petrovich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Petrovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Petrovich is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eight 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.

Petrovich seems to be looking for submissions.

Petrovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Machida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida is looking to improve his position.

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

Petrovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Petrovich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Petrovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Petrovich drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Petrovich off! Petrovich jumps back into Machida's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alekai Petrovich.
Well Petrovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alekai Petrovich!
Alekai Petrovich is the new super heavyweight champion!

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