PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machidan Lyoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Brava has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lyoton
vs
Brava

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Close Quarters Combat
Synergy Supplements

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machidan Lyoton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Brava!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava defending well as Lyoton loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brava swings for the body but Lyoton moves out of range.
Brava attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brava shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lyoton pinned against the cage. Lyoton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyoton swats away the attempt to clinch by Brava.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyoton takes a swing at Brava's ribcage but misses.
Lyoton throws a series of punches but Brava avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Lyoton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brava takes a swing at Lyoton's ribcage but misses.
Brava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lyoton missing with a left hand there. Brava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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.
A big right from Brava misses.
Brava shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyoton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brava throws a leg kick that misses.
Brava looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyoton is just out of range.
Lyoton fails to land with a series of punches.
Brava swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lyoton counters with a left and a right that stings Brava.
Machidan Lyoton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton swings for the body but Brava moves out of range.
Brava pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lyoton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyoton is out of range.
Brava swings for the body but Lyoton moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lyoton.
Lyoton lands a with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyoton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyoton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brava throws a front kick aimed at Lyoton's knee but Lyoton avoids it well.
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Lyoton pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Lyoton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brava pushes Lyoton up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyoton can't break the clinch.
Lyoton tries to break the clinch but Brava is controlling the position.
Brava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyoton managing to block the knees to the body from Brava.
Lyoton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
Brava trying to land knees to the body.
Brava misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lyoton.
Brava pushes off an throws an elbow but Lyoton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lyoton is trying to break the clinch but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
Lyoton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brava tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lyoton smiles and moves away.
Brava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyoton manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lyoton blocks the leg kick.
Brava swings for the body but Lyoton moves out of range.
Lyoton misses with a two punch combination.

Brava clinches with his opponent.
Brava lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyoton is trying to break the clinch but Brava has him pressed against the cage.
Brava taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lyoton is trying to break free.
Brava keeps control of Lyoton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lyoton avoiding damage as Brava throws knees to the body.
Brava keeps control of Lyoton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Brava successfully pulls guard.
Lyoton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyoton trying to control but Brava is working from the bottom.
Brava wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brava can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyoton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brava's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brava is on top in guard.
Brava won't allow Lyoton to get back to his feet.
Lyoton wants to improve his position but instead Brava has moved into half guard.
Brava takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lyoton wants to stand back up but Brava manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyoton defending against the ground and pound.
Lyoton prevents Brava from improving position.
Lyoton is trying to escape the position but Brava is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brava looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Brava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lyoton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brava manages to avoid it.
Lyoton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brava. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lyoton fails to land with a series of punches.
Brava misses with a low kick.
Brava fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyoton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brava wants to clinch.
Lyoton misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyoton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lyoton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brava avoids the head kick by Lyoton.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyoton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brava misses with a low kick.
Lyoton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyoton throws a looping overhand right but Brava ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton misses with a wild body shot.
Machidan Lyoton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyoton misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Lyoton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brava doesn't seem phased though.
Lyoton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brava.
Brava is looking to clinch but Lyoton is avoiding it.
Lyoton avoids the head kick by Brava.
Brava is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lyoton rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four 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.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lyoton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brava is looking to clinch.
Lyoton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyoton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyoton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brava rushes Lyoton and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Machidan Lyoton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lyoton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machidan Lyoton!