PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Viking
vs
Machado

205 cm
24
249 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

193 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Machado !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a head kick but Viking moves out of range.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Viking takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viking throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viking counters with a two punch combo.
Machado looks for a takedown but Viking sprawls well.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Viking counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viking counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado .
Viking lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viking as he jumps to the side.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viking.
Viking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado tests Viking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viking connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Viking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado works Viking's body with a nice hook.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Viking.
Machado throws a right hand that Viking ducks under and follows up with a left that Viking also avoids with ease.
Norwegian Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Viking blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norwegian Viking dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Viking counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machado walks into a jab.
Machado misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Machado misses
and Viking counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machado tries for a takedown but Viking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Viking throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Viking finds it's target.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viking as he jumps to the side.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Viking dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norwegian Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Viking catches Machado right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Viking pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machado back to the cage. Viking follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Norwegian Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws a lazy head kick
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Viking lands a nice shot that snaps Machado 's head back.
Viking ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viking punishes Machado 's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viking as he avoids it easily.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Viking cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viking.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norwegian Viking dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Viking sprawls well. He's pushed Machado 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Viking feints a jab promting Machado to slip. Viking then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Machado .
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viking moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado is trying desperately to land a takedown but Viking is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machado .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado .
Machado misses with a body shot
and Viking counters with a three punch combo that has Machado backing up. Machado nods at Viking to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viking finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado 's head.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Viking's head but Viking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viking stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado . Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
Viking lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernando Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Viking. Those never looked like landing.
Viking checks a leg kick nicely.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viking counters with a nice body shot.
Machado tries for a takedown but Viking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viking works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Viking does no damage.
Viking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Viking.
Machado shoots in but no luck this time.
Viking stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viking connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Viking finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norwegian Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viking 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Norwegian Viking!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Norwegian Viking!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Norwegian Viking!

Norwegian Viking wins by unanimous decision!