PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Highlights. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Barney Northrup enters the cage!

Machida
vs
Northrup

185 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Solid chin

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Northrup!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Northrup shoots in.

Northrup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrup prevents Machida from getting back to his feet.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Northrup from controlling successfully.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Northrup is controlling him.

Machida wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown by Northrup or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrup has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida throws a head kick that Northrup semi-blocks.
Northrup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Northrup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Machida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Northrup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Northrup has a takedown stuffed.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrup shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Northrup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barney Northrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrup shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Barney Northrup has been cut.
Northrup looks gassed!
Northrup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Northrup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Northrup persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Northrup is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Northrup trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Northrup manages to mount him!
Machida is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Northrup postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machida looks a forlorn figure.
Machida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Northrup is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Northrup lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Northrup landing shots from mount.
Machida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machida tries to get out of the position.
Northrup trying to control but Machida is having none of it.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Northrup wants to finish this one by submission but Machida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Northrup.
Machida wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Northrup wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to stand up.
Northrup tries to control but Machida wriggling away.

Northrup wants to finish this one by submission but Machida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Northrup.
Northrup raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Northrup unloading with bombs!
Northrup lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Northrup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
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.

Northrup fails with the takedown.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.

Northrup shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Northrup showed some decent athleticism there.
Northrup is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northrup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Northrup drops an elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Northrup wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Northrup is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Northrup lands strikes from half guard.
Machida is doing well to control the position and prevent Northrup from advancing to side control.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Northrup works his way into full mount!
Northrup blocks Machida's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Northrup trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Northrup looking for a guillotine from mount but Machida is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.

Northrup jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Northrup is breathing heavily.
Machida tries to escape but Northrup is in control.
Northrup has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Machida!
Northrup landing strikes from the mount.
Northrup scoring with strikes but Machida is staying in there.
Machida tries to hold on but Northrup pushes him away.
Machida tries to buck Northrup off but he can't manage it.
Northrup controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup landing shots from mount.
Northrup scoring with strikes but Machida is staying in there.
Northrup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is trying to stand.
Northrup controlling the pace for now.
Northrup prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Northrup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Northrup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
Northrup breaks from Machida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machida's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Northrup trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida is bucking up trying to escape but Northrup cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Northrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Northrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northrup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Northrup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida lands a nice hook to Northrup's body. Northrup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Northrup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Northrup misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Northrup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Northrup shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Northrup 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 one minute gone in the round.
Machida works over Northrup's head and body with a nice combination.
Northrup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrup off to one side.
Northrup tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Northrup walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Northrup's hands.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Northrup closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Northrup pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Northrup crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and Northrup gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. Northrup manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Northrup tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Northrup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Northrup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Lyoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Northrup shoots in.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Northrup. Northrup gets slowly back to his feet.
Northrup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Northrup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a slapping head kick.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrup has a takedown stuffed.
Machida thows a body kick. Northrup tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Northrup takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Northrup's front leg but catches the back leg as Northrup tries to avoid it.
Machida lunges at Northrup with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Northrup's hand.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Northrup's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Northrup shoots in.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Northrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Northrup looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Northrup down.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Northrup is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Northrup.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Northrup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Northrup shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Northrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Northrup shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Northrup on the side of the head.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Northrup with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Northrup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Northrup has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Northrup has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Northrup on that attempt.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Northrup's side.
Machida lands a jab to the nose.
Northrup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Donk. Machida catches Northrup right on the button with a cross.
Northrup has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Northrup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.
Northrup shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Northrup with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida with a jab.
Northrup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
Northrup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Machida scores with a one two! Northrup had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northrup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Northrup shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida had his way with Barney Northrup in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machida thows a body kick. Northrup tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Northrup.
Northrup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Northrup persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Northrup misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Northrup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida lands with a hook. Northrup tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Northrup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Northrup fails to land the takedown.
Northrup is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A good leg kick by Machida.
Northrup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machida scores with a one two! Northrup had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Northrup takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Northrup takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Northrup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Northrup takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida lands with an overhand left.
Northrup takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Northrup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Machida lands but Northrup takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Horrible takedown by Northrup or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Northrup takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrup fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrup can do to turn this around?
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Northrup's calf.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed 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.
Northrup takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Machida lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Northrup or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Northrup shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Northrup shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Northrup with that takedown attempt.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Northrup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:44
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida is the new light heavyweight champion!