PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bagetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Get up, stand up. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bagetti
vs
Machida

184 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Bagetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti moves out of range.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bagetti at a distance.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti avoids them all with ease.
Bagetti looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Bagetti backs away looking to recover.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bagetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
No luck for Bagetti with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Machida misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Machida.

Machida clinches.

Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida is working the combinations to good effect here.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Bagetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagetti is breathing heavily.
Bagetti wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagetti.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Bagetti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Bagetti on that attempt.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida throws a right hand that Bagetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagetti also avoids with ease.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Bagetti slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Bagetti's ribs.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bagetti doesn't seem phased though.
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagetti backs up against the cage.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagetti. Bagetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bagetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bagetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti avoids them all with ease.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagetti.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Machida clinches up with Bagetti and pushes him back against the cage.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to break free but Bagetti has control.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bagetti keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida is trying to break free.
Bagetti tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Bagetti drops back down to his feet.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Bagetti has double underhooks.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.

Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bagetti backpedaling.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caio Bagetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida leaning against his opponent.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Bagetti keeps him there for the moment.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida is trying to break free.
Bagetti prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Bagetti has double underhooks.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Bagetti keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Bagetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida lands a two punch combo.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bagetti avoids it well.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bagetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagetti.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two 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.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bagetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bagetti. Bagetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Bagetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Bagetti 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida cracks Bagetti with an open hand slap.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagetti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bagetti fails with the takedown.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bagetti avoids it well.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Bagetti's ribs.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.

Machida has closed the distance and engaged Bagetti in a clinch.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida lands a body shot.

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 taking a breather.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagetti has him pressed against the cage.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Bagetti is controlling the position.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bagetti.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Bagetti.
Machida looking to stall.

Bagetti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bagetti moves out of range.
Bagetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bagetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagetti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bagetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida works over Bagetti's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bagetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida stalks Bagetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagetti's face. Bagetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bagetti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bagetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida digs a good body shot into Bagetti's ribs.
Bagetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Bagetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bagetti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida stalks Bagetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagetti's face. Bagetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Bagetti dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Bagetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Bagetti 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida works over Bagetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bagetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida stalks Bagetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagetti's face. Bagetti staggers backwards, shaken.
Bagetti shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Bagetti walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Bagetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagetti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bagetti backpedaling.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bagetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bagetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Bagetti or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Bagetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bagetti backpedaling.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caio Bagetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!

Lyoto Machida wins by unanimous decision!