PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Manres has chosen Aqualung - Jethro Tull as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ludwig Manres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machado
vs
Manres

184 cm
36
177 lbs
22 - 21 - 1

182 cm
39
187 lbs
29 - 30 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Manres off the cage and back into range.
Manres walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manres.
Machado throws a hook but Manres avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.

Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manres, pushing him back against the cage.
Manres wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Manres avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Manres fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Manres breaks from the clinch.

Manres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado keeping full guard, as Manres tries to pass.
Machado is controlling Manres's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado pulls Manres in close to prevent any damage.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Manres trying to move into half guard but instead Machado has managed to sweep!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two 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.
Machado tries to stand but Manres is controlling from the bottom.
Machado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Manres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manres keeps trying to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado throws a body punch but Manres moves out of range.
Manres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machado defends it well.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Manres counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Manres chips away with some ground and pound.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado keeping full guard, as Manres tries to pass.
Manres trying to move into half guard but instead Machado has managed to sweep!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Manres working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Manres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eliézer Machado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Manres's head but Manres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manres misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado tries to clinch but Manres is having none of it.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Manres pushes him off.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Manres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
Manres preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Manres throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two 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.
Manres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manres was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Manres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machado.
Manres ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Manres is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manres doesn't seem phased though.

Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manres, pushing him back against the cage.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Manres's takedown attempt.
Manres jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Manres gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado darts in trying to clinch

and Manres counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
Manres trying to move into half guard but instead Machado has managed to sweep!

Machado trying to control but Manres is working from the bottom.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Manres.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Manres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres looking for a sweep. Not yet Manres, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manres keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Manres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eliézer Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manres.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado jabs Manres right on the nose. Manres blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliézer Machado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado with a nice cross.
Manres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Manres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manres is looking for a takedown.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
Manres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manres.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Manres gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machado regains guard.
Machado pulls Manres in close to his closed guard and prevents Manres from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manres pushes down on Machado's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Manres is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manres trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
Manres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Manres throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado keeping full guard, as Manres tries to pass.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machado cracks Manres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Manres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.

Machado rushes Manres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Manres tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Machado gets underhooks to prevent Manres's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands an elbow just above Manres 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manres looking for a takedown.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Manres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manres tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Manres prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manress head.
Manres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manres.
Ludwig Manres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Manres's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliézer Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliézer Machado!