PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is God save the Queen. A fine choice. Machado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Johan Machado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bo Tyson's chin.

Tyson
vs
Machado

195 cm
33
290 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

185 cm
28
244 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado steps into range and cracks Tyson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tyson flops backwards and Machado dives into his guard looking to finish!

Tyson is rocked!

It looks like Bo Tyson has been cut.

Machado has gone for a leg lock! Tyson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machado's guard.

Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.

Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Machado working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Tyson wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado being controlled here, momentarily.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tyson uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets full guard.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well.
Machado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyson dives on top into guard.

Machado wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson pushes down on Machado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson tries to stand and escape but Machado is controlling the position.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Tyson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Johan Machado has been cut.
A shot to the body from Tyson misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson walks into a left hand.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Tyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johan Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machado moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes one to the chin there.
Machado tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson stalks Machado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machado's face. Machado staggers backwards, shaken.
Tyson misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bo Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Machado looking for a takedown.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.

Tyson rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Bo Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Machado.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Johan Machado's cut even more.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyson swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Machado shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Bo Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.

The cut above Johan Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Machado into the cage.
Machado is breathing heavily.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyson has time to react.

Bo Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Tyson clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.

Johan Machado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machado throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Machado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.

Machado is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Tyson!
Bo Tyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.