PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tickle Machine (ranked 3806 p4p, 5448 weight class) and Andronicus Unimanus (ranked 405 p4p, 471 weight class). Tickle Machine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Machine
vs
Unimanus

184 cm
25
265
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
267
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tickle Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andronicus Unimanus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine looks for a takedown but Unimanus sprawls well.
A left and a right from Unimanus both land. Nice combination.
Unimanus digs a good hook to Machine's body.
Unimanus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Unimanus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machine misses the jab.
Unimanus misses with a wild combination.

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Unimanus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unimanus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unimanus is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unimanus avoid being mounted?
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Unimanus 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.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Unimanus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Unimanus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Unimanus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Unimanus has eaten all the pies!
Unimanus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Unimanus defends it.
Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Unimanus's hands, connecting with Unimanus's forehead.
Unimanus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Unimanus is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unimanus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
Machine winds up and cracks Unimanus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machine wants to pass to mount but Unimanus is defending the position.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unimanus sees it coming and defends easily.
Unimanus tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Machine wants to take a breather but Unimanus is having none of it.
Unimanus is looking to improve his position.
Unimanus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unimanus is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four 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.
Unimanus has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Unimanus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machine.
Machine is keen to just control but Unimanus is a slippery customer.
Machine 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.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Unimanus's hands, connecting with Unimanus's forehead.
Machine passes to full mount!
Unimanus tries to lock up and control but Machine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machine lands a big elbow.
Machine controlling from mount.
Machine looking to finish Unimanus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Unimanus!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tickle Machine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Unimanus scores with a jab to the body.
Unimanus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Unimanus sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Unimanus scores with a body shot.

Machine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Unimanus's guard.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Unimanus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Unimanus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Unimanus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unimanus controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Machine works over Unimanus with some ground and pound from guard.
Unimanus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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

Machine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Unimanus off and has taken his back!

Unimanus showing good submission defense here.

Machine has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unimanus can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unimanus covering up well and avoiding damage.
Unimanus wants to get back to his feet.
Unimanus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Machine keeps control of the position as Unimanus tries to break free.
Machine not allowing Unimanus to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is punishing Unimanus with some ground and pound.
Machine cracks Unimanus with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Unimanus from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Machine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Machine looking to break Unimanus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Unimanus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Machine will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Machine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Machine tightening his grip on Unimanus, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unimanus just trying to survive but Machine is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Machine is riding his opponent, not letting Unimanus buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machine looking for the choke but no joy.

Machine is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Machine working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Unimanus is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Machine has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Unimanus taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tickle Machine!
In his post fight interview, Tickle Machine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.