PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Adramelech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Adramelech looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Machida
vs
Adramelech

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elias Adramelech!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adramelech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Adramelech shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machida lands a high kick!
Machida connects with a high kick.

Machida gets a clinch.
Adramelech prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.

Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Adramelech shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Adramelech shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida lands a head kick. Adramelech smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Machida rushes Adramelech and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machida moves into the clinch successfully.
Adramelech drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adramelech looks gassed!
Machida with a knee to the head.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Adramelech is controlling him.
Machida tries to circle away but Adramelech has him pinned against the cage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adramelech prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Adramelech has double underhooks.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Adramelech is controlling him.
Machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adramelech walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adramelech.
Adramelech changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Adramelech manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Adramelech.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adramelech.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adramelech.
Machida scores with a head kick. Adramelech tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adramelech shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Machida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adramelech has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adramelech is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adramelech.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Adramelech is controlling him.
Machida tries to pull guard but Adramelech won't allow it.

Adramelech gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Machida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Adramelech has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machida is trying to keep an underhook but Adramelech manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Adramelech is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Adramelech stands up and beckons Machida to join him on the feet.
Machida lands a head kick. Adramelech smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adramelech smiles and moves away.

Adramelech shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adramelech prevents Machida from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machida leaves Adramelech with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adramelech fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida is working for takedown but Adramelech is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida has Adramelech pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adramelech manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adramelech is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Adramelech has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machida is trying to keep an underhook but Adramelech manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Adramelech trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to stand.
Adramelech perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adramelech is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Elias Adramelech.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adramelech shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.

Machida darts in and clinches Adramelech up against the cage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Adramelech has double underhooks.

Adramelech drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to get up but he can't break Adramelech's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machida won't allow Adramelech to get back to his feet.
Machida wants to stand but Adramelech has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Adramelech pushes Machida off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machida clinches up with Adramelech and pushes him back against the cage.
Adramelech drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Adramelech shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adramelech looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Machida has closed the distance and engaged Adramelech in a clinch.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida tries to pull guard but Adramelech won't allow it.

Adramelech gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Machida is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to escape back to his feet but Adramelech uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Machida tries to escape but Adramelech is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adramelech just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Machida is trying to escape the position but Adramelech is controlling the position.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Adramelech fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adramelech closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Adramelech pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adramelech, pushing him back against the cage.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida is trying to push Adramelech away but Adramelech has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adramelech keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida tries to break free but Adramelech pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida tries for a takedown but Adramelech manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Adramelech pulls guard effortlessly.

Adramelech manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adramelech closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Adramelech pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Adramelech.
Adramelech shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Adramelech 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 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Machida lands but Adramelech takes it in his stride.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adramelech.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adramelech shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adramelech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adramelech.
Machida lands a head kick. Adramelech smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Machida closes the distance and pushes Adramelech back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Adramelech ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adramelech no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Adramelech has a closed guard, preventing Machida from standing up.

Machida gets to his feet. Adramelech looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Machida rushes Adramelech and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Elias Adramelech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to pull guard but Adramelech holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
Adramelech gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.

Adramelech lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Adramelech is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.
Machida pushes Adramelech off looking to stand but Adramelech dives back in and keeps control.

Machida kicks off Adramelech and gets to his feet.
Adramelech shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.

Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Adramelech blocks with his arms.
Machida tries to pull guard but Adramelech won't allow it.

Adramelech manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adramelech is working an open guard so Machida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida looking for a takedown.

Adramelech gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Adramelech sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adramelech lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Adramelech is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machida is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!