PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricky Lockston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Machida
vs
Lockston

180 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

194 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 3 - 7 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patricky Lockston!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.

Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Lockston blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Machida.

It looks like Patricky Lockston has been cut.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida tries to circle away but Lockston has him pinned against the cage.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.

Machida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lockston postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockston advances to half guard.
Machida pushes Lockston off looking to stand but Lockston dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lockston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lockston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Lockston there.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lockston on the ground.
Lockston winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lockston lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lockston working Machida over with strikes.
Machida tries to kick Lockston off but Lockston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Lockston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lockston working the head and body with strikes.
Machida has hold of Lockston's hands but Lockston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Machida is rocked!
Lockston slips a nice elbow through Machida's hands, connecting with Machida's forehead.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Lockston there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockston scores with a big shot! Machida's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Machida! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patricky Lockston!