PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Pirrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machado
vs
Pirrup

185 cm
21
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Pirrup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado looking to score a takedown here. Pirrup is defending well but Machado drives through and ends up in Pirrup's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Pirrup makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pirrup.
Machado being controlled here momentarily.

Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pirrup looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pirrup looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pirrup!
Machado is trying to improve his position.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Pirrup there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pirrup drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Pirrup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pirrup landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pirrup pulls his head out easily.
Pirrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pirrup lands with a punch from half guard.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pirrup lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pirrup looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machado tries to roll over but Pirrup keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pirrup works his way into full mount!
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pirrup working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pirrup works his way into side control.
Pirrup working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pirrup has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Machado!
Pirrup landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!

Pirrup get's back to his feet.

Machado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pirrup to the ground. Machado is now in Pirrup's guard.

Machado drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pirrup manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machado has Pirrup in his guard.
Pirrup sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pirrup drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pirrup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Pirrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pirrup working Machado over with strikes.
Pirrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pirrup working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pirrup slows the pace down in half guard.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Machado has hold of Pirrup's hands but Pirrup slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pirrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pirrup stalling.
Pirrup is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pirrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado is looking for a sweep. Pirrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Pirrup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Pirrup dominated that 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.

Pirrup gets caught flat footed, as Machado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pirrup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machado's guard.
Pirrup distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Machado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pirrup uses it to pass to side control.
Pirrup trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
Pirrup working the ground and pound from side control.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Pirrup is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Pirrup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Pirrup stalls from top position.
Machado is not content to let Pirrup control the position.

Pirrup working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Pirrup wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup is chipping away with strikes.
Machado is not content to let Pirrup control the position.
Machado tries to bench press Pirrup off him but Pirrup keeps the position.
Pirrup happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirrup cracks Machado with a big right hand but Machado just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pirrup in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Machado is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirrup working the head with strikes.
Pirrup controls the position.
Machado looking for a sweep but Pirrup has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pirrup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
Phillip Pirrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado is in a horrible position here. Pirrup smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pirrup cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pirrup landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pirrup pulls his head out easily.
Pirrup is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Machado looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pirrup passes into side control!
Machado tries to buck Pirrup off but Pirrup is having none of it.
Pirrup cracks Machado with a big elbow.
Pirrup works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pirrup is working Machado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pirrup taking a breather here.
Pirrup wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Pirrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Machado drives through with a takedown into Pirrup's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pirrup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Pirrup is retaining full guard.

Pirrup working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Pirrup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Machado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pirrup is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pirrup has escaped and now he's on top!

Machado is looking for a triangle here but Pirrup uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pirrup in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pirrup working the body and head with strikes.
Machado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pirrup advances nicely into full mount.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Pirrup.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pirrup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pirrup moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Pirrup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pirrup dominating with strikes here.
Pirrup lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pirrup.
Pirrup lands a heavy elbow.
Machado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machado is bucking up trying to escape but Pirrup cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pirrup is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pirrup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pirrup postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machado looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pirrup has control of Machado's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Machado regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pirrup tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Machado gets back to half guard.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pirrup works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado being controlled for a moment.
Machado tries to buck Pirrup off but Pirrup is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Pirrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pirrup winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Pirrup!