PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartolomeus Monstromento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenzi Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monstromento
vs
Machida

184 cm
19
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Nordic Battle Gear

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, Bartolomeus Monstromento!
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, Jenzi Machida!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstromento tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.

Monstromento scores a takedown into full mount!
Monstromento throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Monstromento has a good base and remains in mount.
Machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monstromento punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monstromento looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machida tries to hold on but Monstromento postures up.
Monstromento throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Monstromento is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Monstromento can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstromento controlling the position easily from mount.
Machida tries to lock up and control but Monstromento gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monstromento wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.
Machida controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Monstromento controlling the position easily from mount.
Monstromento dominating with strikes here.
Monstromento putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Monstromento manages to capitalize on a mistake by Machida to take his back!
Machida looks gassed!
Monstromento doesn't have the hooks in and Machida manages to turn into his guard.
Monstromento seems keen to control Machida's posture.
Monstromento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstromento is trying to keep Machida in close.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Monstromento wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Monstromento wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida postures up in Monstromento's guard and throws a big left but Monstromento blocks it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Monstromento.
Machida scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monstromento shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Monstromento misses with a takedown attempt

and Machida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monstromento tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.

Monstromento is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.
Monstromento is trying to stand up here but Machida is controlling him well.
Monstromento moves into full guard.
Monstromento is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeus Monstromento dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monstromento sprawls well initially but Machida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Monstromento is trying to control but can't.
Monstromento wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
Machida wants to take a breather but Monstromento is having none of it.
Monstromento is positioning himself well to prevent Machida advancing to mount.
Monstromento is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Monstromento had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Machida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Monstromento Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Machida's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monstromento seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Machida's chin but Machida turns very nicely into Monstromento's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Machida.
Machida content to stall in guard here.
Monstromento is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Machida gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Monstromento missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monstromento with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machida counters by clinching up.
Monstromento lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monstromento throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Monstromento keeps him there for the moment.

Monstromento successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monstromento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida thows a big elbow that misses.
Monstromento wants to control but Machida passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monstromento regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monstromento wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Monstromento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida pulls Monstromento in close to prevent any damage.
Bartolomeus Monstromento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Monstromento from controlling successfully.
Monstromento throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monstromento prevents Machida from getting back to his feet.
Monstromento wants to get up but he can't break Machida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenzi Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monstromento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monstromento tries to clinch but Machida moves away

and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Machida successfully pulls guard.
Machida has Monstromento pulled in close to control his posture.
Monstromento pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Monstromento is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monstromento is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monstromento working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Monstromento wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
Monstromento is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monstromento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Monstromento sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monstromento tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Monstromento from controlling successfully.
Monstromento wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Machida wants to hit a switch here but Monstromento passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machida there!
Monstromento working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstromento trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida is trying desperately to improve position.
Monstromento putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Monstromento scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machida?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monstromento controlling his opponent.
Machida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monstromento avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Machida wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida tries to escape the position.
Monstromento trying to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartolomeus Monstromento showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monstromento has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartolomeus Monstromento!