PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Machette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrejus Sivakovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machette
vs
Sivakovas

177 cm
24
156 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Machette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrejus Sivakovas!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sivakovas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sivakovas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sivakovas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machette backwards.
We've been informed that Sivakovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sivakovas misses with a knee strike.
Machette is trying to push Sivakovas away but Sivakovas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Sivakovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sivakovas darts in looking for a takedown but Machette gets double underhooks and turns Sivakovas into the cage.

Sivakovas moves into the clinch successfully.
Machette is looking to break free of the clinch but Sivakovas has double underhooks.

Machette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Machette clinches up with Sivakovas and pushes him back against the cage.
Machette stops a takedown attempt from Sivakovas.

Sivakovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machette misses with an attempted mid kick.

Machette moves into the clinch successfully.
Machette takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machette is trying to push Sivakovas away but Sivakovas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machette is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sivakovas stalls.
Machette throws an elbow that misses.

Machette breaks the clinch.

Sivakovas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sivakovas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Sivakovas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sivakovas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Machette is trying to buck Sivakovas off.
Sivakovas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machette is avoiding damage well.
Sivakovas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machette is avoiding damage well.
Machette is trying to control Sivakovas's posture but Sivakovas avoids it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Machette's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sivakovas throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sivakovas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sivakovas misses with a double jab.

Sivakovas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machette is trying to escape back to his feet but Sivakovas uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas controls the position from side control.
Sivakovas is chipping away with strikes.

Sivakovas stands up and beckons Machette to his feet.

Sivakovas has closed the distance and engaged Machette in a clinch.

Sivakovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sivakovas darts in and clinches Machette up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Sivakovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machette avoids the head kick by Sivakovas.
Macho Machette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sivakovas throws a head kick that half lands.
Sivakovas throws a body punch but Machette moves out of range.

Machette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sivakovas has Machette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macho Machette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejus Sivakovas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sivakovas misses with a punch to the body.
Sivakovas lands a body shot.
Sivakovas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machette or not.
A nice left hand lands by Sivakovas.
Machette takes an elbow to the temple.
Sivakovas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sivakovas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrejus Sivakovas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sivakovas pushes Machette up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrejus Sivakovas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machette's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machette tries to break the clinch but Sivakovas is controlling the position.

Machette breaks from the clinch.
Sivakovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machette is looking to slow Sivakovas down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machette or perhaps it was just good defense by Sivakovas, which made it look bad.
Machette sets himself, and Sivakovas steps forward looking for the clinch! Machette avoids it this time.
Sivakovas cracks the inside of Machette's front leg.
Sivakovas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sivakovas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sivakovas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sivakovas slowing the pace effectively.
Machette with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sivakovas misses with a knee to the head.
Sivakovas lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sivakovas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machette is defending well.
Machette prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sivakovas smiles and moves away.
Sivakovas lands a right hook to the body.
Sivakovas goes for a double leg but Machette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machette continues to drive forward.
Macho Machette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejus Sivakovas.
Sivakovas lands a head kick!
Andrejus Sivakovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machette lands a jab to Sivakovas's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Machette.
A head kick misses from Sivakovas.
Sivakovas loads up on a big right hand but Machette slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machette pushes Sivakovas away with a front kick.

Machette has Sivakovas up against the cage in a clinch.
Sivakovas stalling the fight.
Sivakovas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machette's defenses.
Machette takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sivakovas.
Sivakovas lands a damaging elbow.
Machette is trying to force a seperation but Sivakovas has the dominant position.
Machette gets underhooks to prevent Sivakovas's takedown attempt.

Machette breaks the clinch.
Sivakovas throws a quick inside leg kick.

Sivakovas takes the fight into the clinch.
Sivakovas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sivakovas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Machette closes the distance and clinches.
Sivakovas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sivakovas working Machette over with knees to the body.
Machette landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sivakovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Sivakovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machette misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sivakovas.
Sivakovas walks into a straight right hand from Machette.
Sivakovas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machette misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machette blocks a head kick by Sivakovas.
Machette misses with an attempted mid kick.

Machette gets tackled into the cage by Sivakovas. Sivakovas maintains the clinch.
Sivakovas presses Machette against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sivakovas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machette has had enough of the clinch but Sivakovas keeps him there for the moment.
Sivakovas has Machette pressed against the cage, preventing Machette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sivakovas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machette's defenses.
Sivakovas wants a takedown.
Sivakovas has Machette pressed against the cage.
Machette tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sivakovas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sivakovas lands a nice knee to the body.
Sivakovas scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrejus Sivakovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Machette throws a series of punches but Sivakovas moves out of range.

Sivakovas darts in and clinches Machette up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machette tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sivakovas avoids it.

Sivakovas breaks the clinch.
Machette blocks a head kick by Sivakovas.
Machette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Machette clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sivakovas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sivakovas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sivakovas tries to land a knee to the head but Machette blocks with his arms.
Machette wants to break free but Sivakovas has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sivakovas is struggling to control the position.
Machette tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sivakovas is trying to drag Machette to the mat but Machette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Machette pulls guard.
Sivakovas trying to control the position from guard on top but Machette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sivakovas gets to his feet. Machette looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machette misses with a few strikes there.
Sivakovas misses with a double jab.
Machette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sivakovas defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sivakovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machette's calf.
Sivakovas throws the kick towards the body but Machette avoids it.

Machette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sivakovas, pushing him back against the cage.
Sivakovas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sivakovas lands a knee to the head.
Machette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Sivakovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sivakovas throws a sloppy head kick and Machette moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sivakovas moves into the clinch.
Sivakovas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machette fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Machette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sivakovas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machette is defending well for now.
Machette takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machette tries to circle away but Sivakovas has him pinned against the cage.

Sivakovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sivakovas scores with a leg kick.
Machette throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Sivakovas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machette bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sivakovas's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machette stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Machette closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sivakovas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Sivakovas manages to break the clinch.
Macho Machette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sivakovas tries for a takedown but Machette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Machette drives through and clinches with Sivakovas against the cage.
Sivakovas effectively controlling the action here.

Machette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sivakovas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machette seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrejus Sivakovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Machette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrejus Sivakovas.
Well Sivakovas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrejus Sivakovas!
Andrejus Sivakovas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.