PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Ford (ranked 1630 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Alvro Machado (ranked 165 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ford
vs
Machado

175 cm
26
165
6 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
165
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ford slips a straight right by Machado.

Ford forces Machado back against the cage and clinches.

Machado successfully pulls guard.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control.

Machado has an active guard here but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.
Ford content to control rather than advance.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily.
Machado gets full guard.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into half guard.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

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.

Machado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ford passes into side control!
Ford staying calm.
Machado is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to work for a sweep but Ford has mounted him!
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford controlling the position easily from mount.
Machado is looking to get to half guard.
Ford controlling from mount.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Ford's attempts to control the action.
Machado is trying to reverse the position but instead Ford has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is in bad spot here.
Ford trying to control momentarily.
Machado can't escape the position.
Ford is trying to stick to Machado's back but Machado is turning into Ford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Machado.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Machado has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ford moves into range and clinches up with Machado.

Machado manages to pull guard.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Machado looking for subs off his back but Ford has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machado has an active guard here but Ford has managed to pass into half guard.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ford passes into side control!
Machado tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position.
Ford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Ford controlling from side mount.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into half guard.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado with the active half guard here but Ford passes nicely into side control.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado is not content to let Ford control the position.
Machado looking for a sweep but Ford has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ford prevents Machado from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Ford trying to control the pace.
Ford tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Ford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Machado misses.

Machado gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.

Machado drags the fight down to the ground.
Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.

Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well.

Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ford content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado is looking for a triangle here but Ford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ford is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ford manages to capitalize on a mistake by Machado to take his back!
Machado tries to roll but Ford sticks to his back.
Adonis Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Machado rolls, trying to escape but Ford keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ford is trying to stick to Machado's back but Machado is turning into Ford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Machado.
Machado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ford is pulling down on Machado's head to control his posture.
Alvro Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado advances position into side control!

Machado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machado but great work by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford staying calm.
Machado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ford moves nicely into side control.
Ford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ford controlling the pace for now.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado regains half guard.
Ford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ford is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to sweep but Ford has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adonis Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Ford!