PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Supertramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War MachineOne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Supertramp
vs
MachineOne

188 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Supertramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineOne!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supertramp throws a right hand that MachineOne ducks under and follows up with a left that MachineOne also avoids with ease.
MachineOne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like War MachineOne has been cut.

MachineOne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Supertramp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MachineOne is in Supertramp's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MachineOne stays in close to Supertramp's body and controls the position.
MachineOne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Supertramp is keeping the position for now.
MachineOne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Supertramp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MachineOne wants to pass the guard but Supertramp is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. War MachineOne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MachineOne fails with a takedown attempt.
Supertramp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MachineOne at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MachineOne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MachineOne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Supertramp is trying to maintain the position but MachineOne is very close to passing his half guard.
MachineOne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Supertramp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MachineOne thows a huge punch but Supertramp dodges it nicely.
MachineOne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. War MachineOne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Supertramp lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supertramp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MachineOne's head backwards.
Alexander Supertramp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supertramp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander Supertramp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MachineOne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supertramp.

Supertramp gets tackled into the cage by MachineOne. MachineOne maintains the clinch.
MachineOne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Supertramp smiles and moves away.
Supertramp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MachineOne back to the cage. Supertramp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

MachineOne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Supertramp's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supertramp looking to control.
Supertramp tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne tries to free his leg and advance position but Supertramp is retaining full guard.
MachineOne throwing strikes but missing.
Supertramp trying to control the position.
MachineOne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Supertramp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MachineOne on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MachineOne fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Supertramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War MachineOne.
Supertramp scores with a nice head shot.
Supertramp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne throws a sloppy head kick and Supertramp moves out of range easily.
MachineOne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MachineOne dodges the punch combination from Supertramp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MachineOne gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MachineOne has had enough of the clinch but Supertramp keeps him there for the moment.

MachineOne manages to break the clinch.
Supertramp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Supertramp sizes up MachineOne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supertramp stuffs the takedown.
Supertramp throws a right and a left that MachineOne avoids nicely.
MachineOne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Supertramp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Supertramp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War MachineOne's cut.
That's time! Supertramp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MachineOne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Supertramp to score with a decent uppercut.
Supertramp throws a right hand that MachineOne ducks under and follows up with a left that MachineOne also avoids with ease.
Supertramp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MachineOne's hands.
Supertramp leaves MachineOne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Supertramp misses with the combination.
MachineOne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Supertramp tries to avoid it but MachineOne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Supertramp to the ground. Supertramp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MachineOne misses with a double jab.
MachineOne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Supertramp sprawls well. Supertramp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MachineOne gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Supertramp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War MachineOne.
Supertramp throws a series of punches but MachineOne moves out of range.
Supertramp scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by MachineOne or perhaps it was just good defense by Supertramp which made him look bad.
MachineOne is breathing heavily.
Supertramp cracks MachineOne with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supertramp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Supertramp throws a left that rocks MachineOne and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Supertramp dives into side control, looking to finish! Can MachineOne regain composure!

MachineOne is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MachineOne is looking to regain half guard here but Supertramp keeps moving and retains side control.
MachineOne is still in real trouble! Can Supertramp finish him?
Supertramp wants to lay and pray for a moment but MachineOne keeps working.
MachineOne seems to have recovered his senses.
Supertramp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MachineOne can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne gets back to half guard.
MachineOne is trying to maintain the position but Supertramp is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Supertramp.
Supertramp scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Supertramp as he connects with a hook.
Good work by MachineOne as he checks the leg kick.
Supertramp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MachineOne needs to keep his hands up - Supertramp had a free shot at his head there.
MachineOne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MachineOne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MachineOne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MachineOne there as he acknowledges the shot.
MachineOne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supertramp.
MachineOne wants to clinch.
MachineOne takes a swing at Supertramp's ribcage but misses.

MachineOne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MachineOne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MachineOne stalling.
Supertramp keeps control of MachineOne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MachineOne tries for a takedown but Supertramp manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp trying to stall but MachineOne improves his position.
Supertramp is pressed up against the cage. MachineOne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supertramp down to the mat. Supertramp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Supertramp scores with a nice right hand.
MachineOne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Supertramp circles away.
MachineOne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MachineOne slips a jab and a cross from Supertramp.

MachineOne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MachineOne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MachineOne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MachineOne tries for a takedown but Supertramp manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Supertramp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War MachineOne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Supertramp moves out of range of the body kick from MachineOne.
MachineOne shoots for a double leg takedown but Supertramp sprawls well. He's pushed MachineOne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Supertramp jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Supertramp tries to bum rush MachineOne with a series of wild strikes but MachineOne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Supertramp misses with the combination.
MachineOne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Supertramp misses with a double jab

and MachineOne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Supertramp's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MachineOne looking to pass the guard.
War MachineOne has got the better of the ground game so far.
MachineOne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MachineOne wants to control from the top but Supertramp keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

MachineOne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Supertramp scores with a four punch combination!
Supertramp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MachineOne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supertramp connects with a nice looking jab.
Supertramp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supertramp connects with a body shot that sends MachineOne's belly button to the back.
MachineOne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supertramp lands a nice hook to MachineOne's body. MachineOne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Supertramp cracks MachineOne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Supertramp.
Alexander Supertramp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MachineOne checks a leg kick.
Supertramp throws a series of punches but MachineOne moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp throws a one two combo.

MachineOne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Supertramp trying to control but MachineOne postures up.
Supertramp is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MachineOne tries to pass to full mount but Supertramp defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Supertramp wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MachineOne misses with a two punch combination.

Supertramp lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends MachineOne sprawling to the canvas. Supertramp follows him down, looking for the kill. Can MachineOne hang on?
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!
Supertramp trying to control from half guard but MachineOne is working away.
Alexander Supertramp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MachineOne tries to get to full guard but Supertramp has control of the leg.
Supertramp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MachineOne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Supertramp is looking to stall here but MachineOne recovers full guard.
Supertramp won't allow MachineOne to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander Supertramp has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Supertramp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Supertramp.
Supertramp blocks a head kick by MachineOne.
Supertramp lands the left hand.
MachineOne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supertramp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supertramp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Supertramp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MachineOne.
Left hook, right uppercut from Supertramp.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

MachineOne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Supertramp's guard.
MachineOne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
War MachineOne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supertramp wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MachineOne is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Supertramp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supertramp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Supertramp!