PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sub Machine (ranked 4089 p4p, 6782 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 368 p4p, 491 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Machine
vs
Fjordlinginsson

160 cm
26
135
9 - 10 - 0

169 cm
33
136
14 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.

Machine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fjordlinginsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fjordlinginsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Fjordlinginsson drops back looking for a leg! Machine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machine manages to kick Fjordlinginsson off! Fjordlinginsson jumps back into Machine's guard.
Machine keeping full guard, as Fjordlinginsson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjordlinginsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fjordlinginsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

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.

Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fjordlinginsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordlinginsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fjordlinginsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.

Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Fjordlinginsson from controlling successfully.

Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine working a defensive guard here.

Fjordlinginsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.

Fjordlinginsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjordlinginsson keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

Fjordlinginsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machine defends it easily.

Fjordlinginsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fjordlinginsson keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

Fjordlinginsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjordlinginsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjordlinginsson is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjordlinginsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fjordlinginsson looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Fjordlinginsson keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorg Fjordlinginsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machine tries to sprawl but Fjordlinginsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Machine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fjordlinginsson is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
Machine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machine.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fjordlinginsson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machine defending well though.

Machine looking for submissions off his back.
Fjordlinginsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fjordlinginsson is working for a submission of some sort.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fjordlinginsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjordlinginsson postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.

Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fjordlinginsson throws a big right hand that misses.

Fjordlinginsson is sitting in close to Machine's body. Machine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fjordlinginsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fjordlinginsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Machine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sub Machine!
Sub Machine thanked the fans post fight for their support.