PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Margera has chosen Slacker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machado
vs
Margera

184 cm
34
177 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

183 cm
34
173 lbs
29 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conquer

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 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Margera tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Margera manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Margera manages to circle out of the way.
Margera throws a combination that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Margera throws a series of strikes that have Machado backpedaling.
Jab from Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Machado is rocked!
Margera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Margera misses
and Margera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margera misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Margera misses with a wild combination.
As Margera tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Margera manages to avoid the attempt.
Margera throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Margera only half commits.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Margera manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera scores with a three punch combo!
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Margera.
Margera goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Margera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera tries for a takedown but Machado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
As Margera tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Margera manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Margera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Margera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Margera throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Margera shoots and misses

and Machado moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Margera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Machado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Machado.
Margera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Margera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machado is leaning against Margera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Margera's elbow.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Margera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Margera fails with the takedown

and Machado counters with a crisp one two that drops Margera! Machado thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Margera to his feet! Margera is in big trouble!

Margera is rocked!
Margera looks winded!
Margera fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Margera 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.

Margera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Margera throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Margera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Margera or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.
Margera throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Margera shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.

Margera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Margera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Margera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Margera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Margera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Margera throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Margera trying to control from Machado's half guard. Machado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Margera throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by Machado!

Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Margera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.

Margera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.

Margera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Machado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Margera.
Machado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Margera is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Machado politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Machado prefers to stall for the moment though.
Margera tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Margera misses with a takedown attempt
and Margera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margera throws a shot to the body.
Margera has his takedown stuffed

and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado pushes Margera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Margera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.
Margera shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Eliézer Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Margera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Margera.
As Margera looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo bu Margera just gets out of the way.
Margera seems to have recovered his senses.
Margera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Margera breaks away and moves out of range.
Margera throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
Margera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Margera breaks away and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Margera looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Margera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Margera breaks away and moves out of range.
Margera fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Margera manages to circle out of the way.
Margera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Margera is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Margera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Margera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Margera's takedown attempt.
Machado prevents Margera from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Margera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Margera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Margera shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliézer Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Margera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bam Margera!
Bam Margera was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.