PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Albert Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machado
vs
Ward

185 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
Machado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.

Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Ward is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward is trying to stand.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.

Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him

Machado seems to be looking for submissions.

Machado is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.

Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Machado is trying for a kimura here. Ward looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Machado wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Machado!
After winning the bout, Johan Machado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.