PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Khoodamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Khoodamal
vs
Machado

194 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Khoodamal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khoodamal darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Khoodamal stalling against the cage.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Khoodamal has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Khoodamal.

It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Machado wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado jumps guard but Khoodamal stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronald Khoodamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Machado blocks an elbow strike from Khoodamal.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Khoodamal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khoodamal pushes off an throws an elbow but Machado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado is working for takedown but Khoodamal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khoodamal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoodamal is stalling here.
Khoodamal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khoodamal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khoodamal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khoodamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Khoodamal can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Khoodamal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khoodamal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khoodamal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado blocks a body shot from Khoodamal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khoodamal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khoodamal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Khoodamal.
Machado prevents a body shot from Khoodamal.
Khoodamal throws an elbow but it misses.
Khoodamal misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khoodamal effectively controlling the action here.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Khoodamal has him pressed against the cage.
Khoodamal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khoodamal missing with knees to the body.
Khoodamal misses with an elbow over the top.
Khoodamal scores with a knee to the head.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Khoodamal has him pressed against the cage.
Khoodamal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khoodamal tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khoodamal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khoodamal throws an elbow but misses.
Khoodamal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machado tries to pull guard but Khoodamal holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khoodamal'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.
Machado tries to pull guard but Khoodamal won't allow it.
Khoodamal avoiding damage.
Machado is trying to drag Khoodamal to the mat but Khoodamal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khoodamal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Khoodamal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Machado'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.

Machado shoots in but Khoodamal avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Khoodamal rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Khoodamal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khoodamal is stalling here.
Khoodamal misses with a punch to the body.
Machado takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khoodamal looking to throw knees to the head but Machado is blocking nicely.
Khoodamal scores with a knee to the head.
Khoodamal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Khoodamal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Khoodamal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoodamal misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Khoodamal.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Khoodamal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khoodamal lands a knee to the body.
Khoodamal has Machado pressed against the cage.
Khoodamal is stalling here.
Machado is working for takedown but Khoodamal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronald Khoodamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Machado avoids the elbow strike from Khoodamal, against the cage.
Khoodamal tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Khoodamal.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Khoodamal.
Ronald Khoodamal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado blocks a body shot from Khoodamal.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Khoodamal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Khoodamal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Machado regains half guard.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khoodamal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khoodamal's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khoodamal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Machado controlling the position well here. Khoodamal rolled but Machado kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khoodamal is trying to defend against the choke here but Machado has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Machado Tightens the hold and Khoodamal taps out furiously! Machado displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Machado!
An out of breath John Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.