PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Varguinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machado's choice of entrance music: Let the bodies hit the floor. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Varguinho
vs
Machado

193 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Varguinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Machado!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.

Varguinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Varguinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Varguinho is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varguinho to get the leverage.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Varguinho has control of the leg.
Varguinho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machado is looking to get back to full guard here but Varguinho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Varguinho trying to control the position but Machado is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varguinho trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
A lull in the action here as Varguinho stalls from top position.

Varguinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well.

Varguinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Machado forces Varguinho back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to force a seperation but Varguinho has the dominant position.
Varguinho tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Varguinho tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Varguinho.
Varguinho tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Varguinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Varguinho.
Varguinho trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varguinho into the cage.

Machado successfully pulls guard.

Machado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Varguinho has picked Machado up and slammed him! Machado can't keep hold of the triangle and Varguinho manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Varguinho.
Machado throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Varguinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machado struggling a bit here.

Varguinho has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Machado instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varguinho looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Varguinho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Varguinho has him pressed against the cage.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Varguinho keeps him there for the moment.
Machado working hard to break the clinch.
Machado tries to circle away but Varguinho has him pinned against the cage.
Machado working hard to break the clinch.
Varguinho prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.

Varguinho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado is looking to stand up but Varguinho won't let him.
Machado looks winded!
Varguinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varguinho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machado!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Varguinho dominated that 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.

Machado clinches up against the cage.

Varguinho breaks from the clinch.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Varguinho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Varguinho slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Bruno Varguinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varguinho wants to clinch.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Varguinho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Varguinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machado's half guard.
Machado wants to stand back up but Varguinho manages to pass into side control.
Varguinho is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Machado is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varguinho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Machado!
Varguinho working Machado over with strikes here.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varguinho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Varguinho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machado is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Machado is looking to get to half guard.
Varguinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Varguinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to buck Varguinho off but Varguinho takes his back!
Varguinho really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machado.
Varguinho not allowing Machado to control his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado prevents Varguinho from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Varguinho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Machado showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Varguinho keeps control of the position as Machado tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Varguinho's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Varguinho is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Machado is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Varguinho looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Varguinho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Machado is trying to stand back up.

Varguinho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Machado defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Varguinho looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Machado taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Varguinho!