PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Kickass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Machado (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.

Kickass
vs
Machado

189 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Scott Kickass!
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, Gustavo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado moves out of range as Kickass throws a body kick.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Kickass.

Machado gets tackled into the cage by Kickass. Kickass maintains the clinch.

Kickass ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kickass no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kickass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kickass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Kickass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kickass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kickass decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickass.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Kickass on that attempt.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickass moves away.
No luck for Kickass with that takedown attempt.
Kickass tries for a takedown but Machado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Kickass. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kickass has managed to clinch.
Machado looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Kickass.
Machado stalling in the clinch but Kickass improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Scott Kickass has been cut.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kickass.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kickass.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kickass slips a jab from Machado.
Kickass darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Kickass into the cage.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Kickass moved out of range nicely.
Kickass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machado. Machado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Kickass's head but Kickass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kickass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
As Machado looks to move away, Kickass throws a big counter combo bu Machado just gets out of the way.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kickass sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kickass closes the distance and clinches.

Kickass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Machado gets tackled into the cage by Kickass. Kickass maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Machado's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to stall but Kickass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machado seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado working hard to break the clinch.
Kickass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Kickass keeps him there for the moment.
Kickass wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machado trying to stall but Kickass improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Kickass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado leaves Kickass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott Kickass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kickass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Kickass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado takes a swing at Kickass's ribcage but misses.
Kickass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Kickass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Kickass moves away and avoids it.
Machado throws a jab when Kickass was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kickass manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kickass rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kickass manages to pull guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Kickass is keeping the position.
Kickass throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Kickass pushes Machado off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Kickass fails with a takedown attempt.
Kickass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Kickass has managed to clinch.
Kickass stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado tries to stall but Kickass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Kickass breaks the clinch.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kickass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kickass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickass dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Kickass's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Kickass shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado scores with a punch to the head.
Kickass throws a head kick that misses.
Gustavo Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kickass fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kickass.
Kickass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Kickass is looking to land body kicks.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustavo Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickass blocks a jab.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott Kickass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado takes a swing at Kickass's ribcage but misses.
Kickass blocks a jab.
Kickass dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Kickass's head and hops out.
Kickass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.

Kickass darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Machado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kickass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machado avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Kickass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Kickass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kickass.
Machado connects with a jab.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kickass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Kickass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kickass takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado looking to stall.
Kickass wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to stall but Kickass improves his position.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Kickass's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Kickass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Kickass pulls Machado into guard.
Kickass pulls Machado in close to his closed guard and prevents Machado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kickass keeps moving.
Kickass has control of Machado's left arm, preventing Machado from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Kickass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kickass somewhat.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickass is just out of range.
Machado misses with an uppercut

and Kickass counters by clinching up.
Machado is trying to maintain a safe position but Kickass gets an underhook and turns Machado into the cage.
Kickass is stalling here.

Kickass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a body punch but Kickass moves out of range.
Kickass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kickass slips a straight right by Machado.

Kickass has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kickass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Machado!