PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bleed It Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machida
vs
McDermott

185 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.

McDermott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
McDermott tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machida is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDermott.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
McDermott is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott tries to advance to mount but Machida denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDermott.
Machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDermott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDermott looking to control but instead Machida has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Machida wants to control but McDermott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermott.
McDermott is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is controlling McDermott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Machida is in trouble now - McDermott has advanced to mount!
McDermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida wants to control but McDermott is having none of it.
Machida can't escape the position.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
McDermott looking to finish Machida with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machida!
McDermott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

McDermott swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machida is now in McDermott's guard. A big mistake from McDermott there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida throws a big elbow that misses.
McDermott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDermott is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.

Machida drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDermott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDermott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDermott!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel McDermott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McDermott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida tries to circle away but McDermott has him pinned against the cage.
McDermott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDermott trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDermott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machida after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDermott looking for a takedown.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Machida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDermott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from McDermott.
A short body shot lands from McDermott as the two fighters clinch.
Machida tries to break the clinch but McDermott is controlling the position.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machida wants to break free but McDermott has control.
McDermott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDermott is breathing heavily.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
McDermott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
McDermott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida tries to break the clinch but McDermott is controlling the position.
Machida tries to circle away but McDermott has him pinned against the cage.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDermott.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
McDermott throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
McDermott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from McDermott. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed McDermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from McDermott. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Ryoto Machida will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McDermott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDermott dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.
We've been told by Machida's head coaches at The Garcia Grappling Academy - Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from McDermott. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed McDermott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDermott 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 McDermott off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but McDermott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDermott.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDermott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for McDermott on that attempt.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott darts in looking for a takedown but Machida gets double underhooks and turns McDermott into the cage.
McDermott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McDermott has the dominant position.
Machida can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel McDermott.
I think McDermott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!