PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benos machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magtanggol
vs
machida

170 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

TFP Graphics
Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benos machida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machida avoids the head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol is looking to clinch.
machida tries a head kick but it misses.
machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
machida throws a leg kick but Magtanggol sees it coming and moves out of range.
machida takes a swing at Magtanggol's ribcage but misses.
Magtanggol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magtanggol tries to clinch but machida moves out of range.
machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magtanggol is fending him off so far but machida persists. Nope, Magtanggol circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magtanggol moves in looking to clinch but machida pushes him off.
Magtanggol tries to clinch up.
Magtanggol tries to clinch up but machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Magtanggol fails in his attempt to clinch.
machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magtanggol moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by machida - just one landing.
machida checks a low kick from Magtanggol.
machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magtanggol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from machida does it's job there.
machida misses with a looping left.
Magtanggol takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Totoy Magtanggol has been cut.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.

machida lands a high kick to the side of Magtanggol's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! machida dives into guard, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
machida is looking to advance position but Magtanggol has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Magtanggol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
machida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magtanggol stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
machida wants to clinch up but Magtanggol keeps it at a distance.
machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magtanggol.

machida instigates a clinch.
Magtanggol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magtanggol gets underhooks to prevent machida's takedown attempt.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Magtanggol is blocking nicely.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
Magtanggol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Magtanggol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but machida blocks it with crossed arms.
machida missing with knees to the body.
Magtanggol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magtanggol avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magtanggol.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a nice knee to the body.
Magtanggol misses with a knee strike.
Magtanggol lands with a left to the head.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Magtanggol connects with a nasty looking knee right to machida's face.
machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
machida lands an elbow inside.
machida can't get the takedown.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benos machida.
Magtanggol misses with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magtanggol.
machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Magtanggol blocks with his arms.
Magtanggol avoids a wild elbow strike from machida.
Magtanggol misses with a knee strike.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
machida looks gassed!
Magtanggol takes an elbow to the temple.
machida is working for takedown but Magtanggol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magtanggol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from machida.
Magtanggol misses with a knee to the head.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Magtanggol is blocking nicely.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but machida blocks with his arms.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
Magtanggol looking to slow down the pace here.
Magtanggol blocks an elbow strike.
machida trying to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Magtanggol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benos machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Magtanggol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magtanggol lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Benos machida has been cut.
machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Magtanggol closes the distance but machida moves to the side
and machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Magtanggol thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
machida throws a head kick that misses.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Magtanggol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magtanggol tries to close the distance and clinch up but machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magtanggol throws a push kick but machida slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magtanggol falls off balance throwing a combination
and machida counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol wants to clinch
and machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Magtanggol throws the left hand but machida avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from machida lands but Magtanggol takes it in his stride.
Benos machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magtanggol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
machida misses with a low kick.
Magtanggol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
machida connects with a high kick.

Totoy Magtanggol's cut is getting worse.
Magtanggol moves in looking to clinch but machida pushes him off.
machida lands a nice looking body kick.
machida misses with a looping right.
Jab from machida.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol blocks a head kick by machida.
Magtanggol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
machida loads up on a big right hand but Magtanggol slips the punch.

machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
machida misses with an elbow over the top.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Magtanggol is blocking nicely.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
Magtanggol misses with a knee strike.
Magtanggol avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
machida tries a knee to the head but Magtanggol blocks it.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Magtanggol blocks with his arms.
Magtanggol misses with a knee strike.
Magtanggol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magtanggol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magtanggol lands an elbow just above machida 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magtanggol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but machida blocks with his arms.
Magtanggol misses with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magtanggol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benos machida.
machida misses with an elbow strike.
machida missing with knees to the body.
Magtanggol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, machida throws an elbow but misses.
machida misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magtanggol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magtanggol misses with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol scores with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol stalling the fight.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
Magtanggol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magtanggol blocks the elbow strike.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Magtanggol blocks with his arms.
Magtanggol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida trying to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol slowing the pace effectively.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magtanggol taking a breather.
machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol blocks an elbow strike from machida.
Magtanggol avoids a wild elbow strike from machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benos machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from machida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magtanggol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magtanggol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magtanggol wants to clinch but machida slips to the side
and machida counters with an outside leg kick.
machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
machida throws a leg kick

and Magtanggol counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magtanggol stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machida as Magtanggol tries to tie him up.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Magtanggol is blocking nicely.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
Magtanggol dodges an elbow strike from machida.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magtanggol connects with a nasty looking knee right to machida's face.
Magtanggol wants to stall.
machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Magtanggol blocks with his arms.
Magtanggol unloads a knee to the mid-section. machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
machida tries a knee to the head but Magtanggol blocks it.
Magtanggol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magtanggol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Magtanggol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.
Magtanggol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
machida is trying to drag Magtanggol to the mat but Magtanggol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magtanggol with a knee to the head.

machida has clasped his hands together around Magtanggol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
machida with the ground and pound but Magtanggol regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida trying to control the action but Magtanggol is working from the bottom.
Magtanggol regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from machida.
Magtanggol has control of machida's left arm, preventing machida from doing any damage.
machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magtanggol is keeping the position for now.
machida postures up in Magtanggol's guard and throws a big left but Magtanggol blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
machida looking to sit in guard and control but Magtanggol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magtanggol gets to his feet - machida follows without any prompting.
machida throws a jab when Magtanggol was well out of range.
Magtanggol tries to close the distance and clinch but machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magtanggol throws a leg kick
and machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magtanggol misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by machida misses

and Magtanggol counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magtanggol.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
machida trying to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
Magtanggol misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magtanggol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
Magtanggol avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
Magtanggol misses with a knee strike.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Magtanggol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Magtanggol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol takes an elbow to the temple.
machida lands an elbow inside.
Magtanggol looking to stall.
Magtanggol prevents the takedown attempt.
Magtanggol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Benos machida just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magtanggol wants to clinch up but machida keeps it at a distance.
machida cracks Magtanggol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magtanggol looks to clinch
and machida counters with a nice body kick.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.
machida misses with a low kick as Magtanggol jumps back.
Magtanggol throws a sloppy head kick and machida moves out of range easily.
machida throws a lazy head kick
and Magtanggol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magtanggol is looking to clinch but machida is avoiding it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
machida throws a sloppy head kick and Magtanggol moves out of range easily.
Magtanggol swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol tries to clinch
and machida counters with a big head kick but Magtanggol shrugs it off.
machida throws a sloppy head kick and Magtanggol moves out of range easily.
machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Magtanggol dips to his left and cracks machida with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from machida.
Magtanggol cracks machida with an open hand slap.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magtanggol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magtanggol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magtanggol misses with a double jab
and machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Magtanggol.
machida throws a head kick but Magtanggol moves out of range.

machida has closed the distance and engaged Magtanggol in a clinch.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magtanggol tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magtanggol dodges an elbow strike from machida.
machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Magtanggol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magtanggol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magtanggol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magtanggol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magtanggol with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Magtanggol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magtanggol throws a head kick that misses

so machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol keeping moving, preventing machida from controlling successfully.
machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magtanggol is keeping the position for now.
machida won't allow Magtanggol to get back to his feet.
machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

machida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magtanggol looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magtanggol looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magtanggol!
machida is looking to regain half guard here but Magtanggol keeps moving and retains side control.
Magtanggol working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
machida tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Magtanggol easily slips into full mount!
machida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol controlling the position easily from mount.
machida is trying to escape the mount.
machida regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benos machida dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Magtanggol counters with a stiff right hand.

machida closes the distance and pushes Magtanggol back into the cage.
Magtanggol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magtanggol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magtanggol blocks it with crossed arms.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Magtanggol avoids the damage to the body.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magtanggol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
machida misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magtanggol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magtanggol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from machida.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
machida missing with knees to the body.
Magtanggol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol managing to block the knees to the body from machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Magtanggol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magtanggol connects with a nasty looking knee right to machida's face.
machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Magtanggol throws a knee to the head but misses.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magtanggol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magtanggol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magtanggol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from machida.
Magtanggol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida takes a knee right on the jaw!

Magtanggol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magtanggol tries to clinch up

and machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magtanggol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Totoy Magtanggol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from machida.
machida controlling the pace.
Magtanggol wants to get back to full guard.
Magtanggol won't allow machida to pass to mount.
machida wants to control but Magtanggol is keeping him busy.
machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magtanggol wants to clinch but machida slips to the side
and machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magtanggol thinking.
machida lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
machida throws a head kick that misses
and Magtanggol counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magtanggol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magtanggol closes the distance but machida moves to the side
and machida counters with a nice leg kick.
machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magtanggol misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from machida.
Magtanggol connects with a high kick.
Totoy Magtanggol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magtanggol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
machida misses with a straight right.
Magtanggol tries to clinch up
and machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magtanggol moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by machida. That's going to slow Magtanggol down.
Magtanggol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benos machida!
Benos machida is the new lightweight champion!