PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Roscrow Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry Roscrow Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Roscrow Jr
vs
Machado

192 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Roscrow Jr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado looking to score a takedown here. Roscrow Jr is defending well but Machado drives through and ends up in Roscrow Jr 's guard.
Roscrow Jr looking to control.
Roscrow Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Roscrow Jr is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.

Roscrow Jr is looking for a triangle but Machado pushes his legs off easily.
Machado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machado prevents Roscrow Jr from getting back to his feet.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roscrow Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roscrow Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machado passes into half guard.
Roscrow Jr tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Machado manages to move to mount!
Machado cracks Roscrow Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Machado cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roscrow Jr is looking to escape.
Roscrow Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Roscrow Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Roscrow Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow Jr regains half guard.
Roscrow Jr is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado trying to control the action but Roscrow Jr is working from the bottom.
Roscrow Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Roscrow Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Machado there.
Machado prevents Roscrow Jr from improving his position.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Roscrow Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Machado seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to control. Roscrow Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roscrow Jr is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roscrow Jr avoid being mounted?
Machado is trying to control. Roscrow Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Machado gets a double leg takedown into Roscrow Jr 's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Roscrow Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Machado dominated that round.
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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Roscrow Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machado!
Roscrow Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Roscrow Jr working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is holding Roscrow Jr down, trying to stall.
Roscrow Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Machado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marcos Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.

Roscrow Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roscrow Jr 's guard! Nice work there by Machado!
Machado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roscrow Jr pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado stays in close to Roscrow Jr 's body and controls the position.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado postures up and lands a big shot to Roscrow Jr 's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roscrow Jr wants to improve his position but instead Machado has moved into half guard.
Machado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roscrow Jr wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roscrow Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machado.
Machado prevents Roscrow Jr from standing back up.

Roscrow Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Roscrow Jr breaks the clinch.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perry Roscrow Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roscrow Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Machado, looking for a takedown. Roscrow Jr pushes Machado against the cage but Machado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Perry Roscrow Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Machado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow Jr tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roscrow Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roscrow Jr swinging wildly here.
Perry Roscrow Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roscrow Jr lands a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Roscrow Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roscrow Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Roscrow Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Roscrow Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roscrow Jr fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Roscrow Jr as Machado shoots in.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Roscrow Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roscrow Jr 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machado shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry Roscrow Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roscrow Jr tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roscrow Jr to the ground. Roscrow Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roscrow Jr cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Roscrow Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Roscrow Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roscrow Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roscrow Jr .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roscrow Jr .

Roscrow Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roscrow Jr trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roscrow Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roscrow Jr .
Machado is pressing down on Roscrow Jr 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roscrow Jr postures up in Machado's guard and throws a big left but Machado blocks it.

Roscrow Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machado!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado trying to control the position but Roscrow Jr is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Roscrow Jr to see if he's OK.
Roscrow Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Machado is working Roscrow Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Roscrow Jr wants to get back to his feet but Machado is dominant here and he's now got Roscrow Jr 's back!
Roscrow Jr staying busy and making it hard for Machado to control.
Roscrow Jr tries to roll but Machado sticks to his back.
Machado wants to control but Roscrow Jr manages to buck him off and is now in Machado's guard! Nice work there by Roscrow Jr !
Roscrow Jr being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roscrow Jr stands and steps away. Machado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Roscrow Jr enables Machado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roscrow Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roscrow Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Roscrow Jr has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Roscrow Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roscrow Jr 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Roscrow Jr !
A very excited looking Perry Roscrow Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.