PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wallakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Wallakowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wallakowski
vs
Machida

201 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Wallakowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallakowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallakowski which made him look bad.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Wallakowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallakowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Machida looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallakowski knocks Machida to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Yoto Machida has been cut.
Wallakowski takes a little break here. Machida wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wallakowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bruce Wallakowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallakowski. Wallakowski obviously looking to wear him down.

Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallakowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallakowski crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Wallakowski stalling in the clinch.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wallakowski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machida.
Wallakowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida is trying to drag Wallakowski to the mat but Wallakowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski effectively controlling the action here.
Wallakowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Machida wants a takedown.
Wallakowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallakowski prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Wallakowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallakowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallakowski has Machida pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Wallakowski keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wallakowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wallakowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wallakowski lands with a kick to the temple. Machida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida shoots in and drives through. Wallakowski sprawls well.
Wallakowski connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallakowski scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallakowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Wallakowski clinches up against the cage.
Bruce Wallakowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wallakowski.
Wallakowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallakowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallakowski lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Wallakowski lands a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wallakowski.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallakowski smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Wallakowski lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Wallakowski thumps Machida with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machida's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallakowski.

Wallakowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.

Machida has picked Wallakowski up - he's going for a ride! Machida dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallakowski is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Machida wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Wallakowski uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Wallakowski is working from the bottom.

Wallakowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida is looking to advance position but Wallakowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Machida is in a horrible position here. Wallakowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

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.
Wallakowski controlling the pace for now.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Wallakowski's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wallakowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallakowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.

Wallakowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wallakowski effectively controlling the action here.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Nice elbow from Wallakowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallakowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallakowski stalling in the clinch.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski stalling against the cage.
Machida jumps guard but Wallakowski stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Machida tries for a takedown but Wallakowski manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Machida manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wallakowski preventing the sweep.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Wallakowski is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wallakowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski looking to pass the guard.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallakowski is aware though and is defending well.

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.
Wallakowski is pushing down on Machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Wallakowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wallakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Wallakowski has control of the leg.
Wallakowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallakowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wallakowski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wallakowski lands a head kick!
Wallakowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wallakowski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Machida wants to stall.
Wallakowski stalling the fight.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski avoiding damage.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski landing knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wallakowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wallakowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside.
Wallakowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallakowski lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallakowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machida up against the cage.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wallakowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallakowski looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Wallakowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Wallakowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wallakowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Wallakowski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Wallakowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallakowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Wallakowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wallakowski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Machida jumps guard but Wallakowski stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallakowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Wallakowski is controlling him.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallakowski has him pressed against the cage.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallakowski stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wallakowski avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wallakowski obliges.
Wallakowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.

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.
Wallakowski stalling.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallakowski connects with a knee to the head.

Machida successfully pulls guard.
Wallakowski trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wallakowski had his way with Yoto Machida in that round.
The cut man is working on Yoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Wallakowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Wallakowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machida will feel that in the morning.
Machida with a poor takedown
and Wallakowski counters with a solid body kick.
Machida shoots and misses

and Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Wallakowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wallakowski lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wallakowski obliges.
Come on Wallakowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallakowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wallakowski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Wallakowski.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Wallakowski scores with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Wallakowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruce Wallakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallakowski landing knees to the head.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wallakowski obliges.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallakowski smiles and moves away.

Wallakowski closes the distance and clinches.
Wallakowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wallakowski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallakowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two 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.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski stalling the fight.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
Wallakowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wallakowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Wallakowski lands an elbow inside.
Wallakowski has Machida pressed against the cage.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallakowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.

Machida manages to pull guard.
Wallakowski won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallakowski manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallakowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Wallakowski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Machida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallakowski counters with a low kick, right behind Machida 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallakowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machida's head.
Wallakowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wallakowski moves into the clinch.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski lands a nice elbow.
Wallakowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wallakowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wallakowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wallakowski with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wallakowski.
Yoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wallakowski lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wallakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallakowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:43
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wallakowski!
Bruce Wallakowski retains his light heavyweight title!