PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1513 p4p, 1551 weight class) and Alvro Machado (ranked 162 p4p, 166 weight class). Alvro Machado struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. On his way into the cage it seems that Jake From Statefarm has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jake From Statefarm seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

From Statefarm
vs
Machado

183 cm
26
158
6 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
165
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

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, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a hook. From Statefarm ducked under it nicely.
From Statefarm moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Alvro Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Statefarm scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado misses with a looping right.
From Statefarm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
From Statefarm misses with a straight right.
From Statefarm sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! From Statefarm avoids it this time.
Machado misses with a looping right.
From Statefarm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut

and From Statefarm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machado jumps guard but From Statefarm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

From Statefarm successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

From Statefarm looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. From Statefarm is keeping the position for now.

From Statefarm working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
From Statefarm trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
From Statefarm trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
From Statefarm controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
From Statefarm being controlled here, momentarily.

From Statefarm working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.

From Statefarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

From Statefarm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
From Statefarm trying to control the position.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
From Statefarm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

From Statefarm trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
From Statefarm wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
From Statefarm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

From Statefarm seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
From Statefarm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
From Statefarm is looking to advance position but Machado won't allow it.
From Statefarm moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. From Statefarm does a little dance to reset his feet.
From Statefarm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
From Statefarm moves out of range of the strikes.
As Machado tries to get set, From Statefarm tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but From Statefarm is just out of range.

From Statefarm rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Machado tries to pull guard but From Statefarm holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jake From Statefarm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvro Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is trying to pull guard but From Statefarm has him pressed against the cage.
From Statefarm has Machado pushed against the cage.

From Statefarm pulls guard effortlessly.
From Statefarm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Machado is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

From Statefarm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
From Statefarm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
From Statefarm wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
From Statefarm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
From Statefarm trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
From Statefarm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machado is not content to let From Statefarm control the position.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

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.

From Statefarm seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as From Statefarm sits in half guard.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
From Statefarm moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as From Statefarm stalls from top position.
From Statefarm trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
From Statefarm advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm looking to control but Machado is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machado has given up his back.
Machado is trying to break free.
From Statefarm tries to keep control of the position but Machado is staying busy.
From Statefarm is really struggling to control Machado but he's trying to hold on to the position.

From Statefarm has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Machado is defending well but eventually From Statefarm manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Machado has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake From Statefarm!