PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Machida Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcazar Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Machida Junior could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alcazar Tomas's chin.

Machida Junior
vs
Tomas

197 cm
16
257 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
267 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alcazar Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas shoots in for a double leg but Machida Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida Junior looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Machida Junior.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida Junior.
Machida Junior throws a leg kick but Tomas checks it.

Tomas has closed the distance and engaged Machida Junior in a clinch.
Machida Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tomas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Tomas stands up.
Tomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tomas has hold of one of Machida Junior's legs. Machida Junior is fighting the takedown attempt but Tomas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Machida Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomas slips nicely into half guard.
Tomas throwing shots but Machida Junior is blocking nicely.
Tomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machida Junior is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Tomas connects with a nice short shot to Machida Junior's temple.
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. Tomas connects with a nice short shot to Machida Junior's temple.
Tomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tomas controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tomas has eaten all the pies!
Machida Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomas on the ground.

Tomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Machida Junior to stand up.

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.

Tomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomas lands in his opponent's guard.

Tomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcazar Tomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Tomas does no damage.
Tomas throws a head kick but Machida Junior moves out of range.
Tomas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMachida Junior.
Tomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida Junior is just out of range.
Machida Junior stuffs the takedown.

Tomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tomas avoiding damage as Machida Junior throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomas stalling against the cage.
Machida Junior misses with a punch to the body.

Tomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomas shoots in but no luck this time.
As Tomas looks to move away, Machida Junior throws a big counter combo bu Tomas just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Tomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas pushing down on Machida Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Tomas is trying to work for a kimura but Machida Junior is defending well.
Tomas controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tomas.
Tomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tomas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Tomas there.
Tomas lands strikes from half guard.
Tomas trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tomas is continuing to stall.
Tomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Tomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machida Junior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomas is in Machida Junior's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alcazar Tomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida Junior, pushing him back against the cage.

Tomas successfully pulls guard.
Machida Junior wanted to stand there but Tomas had control of the position.

Tomas has his feet on Machida Junior's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida Junior tries to throw a body punch but Tomas avoids it by throwing Machida Junior back against the cage.

Tomas has picked Machida Junior up - he's going for a ride! Tomas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Tomas controlling the action here.

Tomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alcazar Tomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomas controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomas decides to stand up.
Machida Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomas. Tomas obviously looking to wear him down.

Tomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tomas thows a huge punch but Machida Junior dodges it nicely.
Tomas controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tomas is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Machida Junior is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alcazar Tomas!