PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalikorva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Usher ft Pitbull - DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again. The crowd seem to be enjoying Machado's choice of entrance music: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kaalikorva
vs
Machado

180 cm
35
186 lbs
33 - 17 - 0

184 cm
29
177 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Meet the Future
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Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalikorva defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaalikorva's head.

Machado pushes Kaalikorva up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaalikorva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaalikorva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kaalikorva has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Kaalikorva avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalikorva is working Machado over against the cage.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaalikorva backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaalikorva throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kaalikorva scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaalikorva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machado can turn it around.
Kaalikorva looking to slow down the pace here.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Kaalikorva has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaalikorva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaalikorva backwards.
Machado working aggressively here.
Kaalikorva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaalikorva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauno Kaalikorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kaalikorva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kaalikorva landing with strikes.
Machado prevents Kaalikorva from getting a body triangle.
Kaalikorva struggling to land strikes to the head as Machado covers up.
I really don't envy Machado right now.
Kaalikorva struggling to land strikes to the head as Machado covers up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kaalikorva.
Machado covering up well and avoiding damage.
Machado covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva struggling to land strikes to the head as Machado covers up.
Machado covering up well and avoiding damage.
Machado tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Kaalikorva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to hold on but Kaalikorva pushes him away.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but Machado bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Kaalikorva has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wanted to stand there but Kaalikorva had control of the position.
Kaalikorva seems keen to control Machado's posture.
Kaalikorva is trying to keep Machado in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kauno Kaalikorva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kaalikorva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kauno Kaalikorva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaalikorva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Kaalikorva's head back.
Kaalikorva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machado if he has to take too many more of those.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaalikorva swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado wants to clinch.
Kaalikorva misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaalikorva is just out of range.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Kaalikorva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaalikorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaalikorva ducks under a wild hook from Machado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Machado tries to clinch but Kaalikorva is having none of it.

Machado rushes Kaalikorva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaalikorva can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Kaalikorva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaalikorva working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado cracks Kaalikorva with a nice body shot.
Kaalikorva misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado gets through Kaalikorva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaalikorva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaalikorva trying to stall but Machado improves his position.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Kaalikorva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauno Kaalikorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaalikorva prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalikorva prevents a body shot from Machado.
Kaalikorva misses with the head strike.
Machado being controlled against the cage.
Kaalikorva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaalikorva misses with some punches.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Kaalikorva taking a breather.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaalikorvas head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaalikorva controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaalikorva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaalikorva trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaalikorva into the cage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado blocks a body shot from Kaalikorva.
Machado letting Kaalikorva take a breather here.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva prevents a body shot from Machado.
Kaalikorva lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Kaalikorva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaalikorva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliézer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaalikorva throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado throws a hook but Kaalikorva avoids it easily.
Machado connects with a right hand. Kaalikorva shakes it off.
Kaalikorva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Kaalikorva ducks down to avoid it.
Kaalikorva shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaalikorva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machado connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kaalikorva! He's out on his feet! Machado rushes in and drops Kaalikorva with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eliézer Machado!
Eliézer Machado is the new welterweight champion!