PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kryptonite. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kahva
vs
Machado

173 cm
32
280 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

180 cm
29
250 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenkka Kahva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kahva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Kahva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Kahva has control of the leg.
Machado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Machado wants to control but Kahva is keeping busy.
Kahva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Ground and pound from Kahva.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

Kahva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Kahva eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahva connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Kahva is nestled in close to Machado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahva lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kahva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Machado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kahva is looking to defend but Machado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kahva! Machado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kahva taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rigan Machado!
Rigan Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jenkka Kahva was interviewed post fight and said 'Now I'm hungry'.