PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bombada
vs
Machado

183 cm
41
175 lbs
39 - 36 - 0

184 cm
36
177 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 39 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado blocks a head kick by Bombada.
Machado slips a straight right by Bombada.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bombada lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bombada.
Bombada misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado throws out a counter right but Bombada avoids it with no problem.
Bombada connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Bombada.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada misses the jab.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Bombada pushes him away.
Sloppy strikes from Bombada. Those never looked like landing.
Machado blocks a head kick by Bombada.
Bombada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado slips a jab from Bombada.
Bombada throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombada misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bombada is looking to land body kicks.
Bombada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombada.
Bombada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bombada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Bombada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good leg kick by Bombada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bombada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Bombada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bombada throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Bombada sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombada avoids it this time.
Bombada throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombada.
Bombada walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bombada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bombada misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
Bombada throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bombada throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Bombada and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bombada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bombada throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Bombada throws a body kick that misses.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombada.
Nice body punch from Bombada.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bombada misses with a head kick.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Bombada shakes him off and moves away.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombada.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado slips under a jab.
Bombada sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombada avoids it this time.
Bombada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Bombada does no damage.
Bombada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bombada misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Bombada pushes him away.
Bombada looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Bombada swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Bombada misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada misses with a double jab.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Bombada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombada.
Bombada connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bombada.
Bombada misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombada misses with a kick to the body
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Bombada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Bombada pushes him away.
Bombada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Bombada misses with a straight right.
Champ Bombada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombada throws a left and a right that both miss

and Machado moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombada prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombada.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombada.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Bombada tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Bombada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Bombada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado digs a right hand into Bombada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bombada's gas tank.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Bombada.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bombada working hard to break the clinch.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Bombada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Bombada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado pushes Bombada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bombada's brow.
Eliézer Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado tries to work over Bombada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.

Bombada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombada tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Bombada pushes him away.
Bombada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bombada throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Bombada shakes him off and moves away.
Champ Bombada is winning the standup battle so far.
Bombada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Bombada connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombada swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Bombada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombada misses the shot to the body.
Bombada tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Bombada misses with a straight left.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Bombada shakes him off and moves away.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliézer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bombada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Bombada and move into the clinch position.
Machado staying out of range there.
Bombada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bombada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bombada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado slips a straight right by Bombada.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Bombada and move into the clinch position.
Machado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Machado blocks a head kick by Bombada.
Bombada sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombada avoids it this time.
A jab from Bombada misses.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Bombada shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bombada misses the jab.
Bombada lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Bombada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Bombada misses with a body shot.
Bombada throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Bombada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bombada scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Bombada shakes him off and moves away.
Bombada throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Bombada misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombada.
Bombada misses with a looping right.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machado slips under a jab from Bombada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombada misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Bombada.
Machado moves out of range as Bombada throws a body kick.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Bombada misses with an uppercut.
Bombada misses with a body kick.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Bombada misses with a body kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bombada throws a right hand that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bombada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bombada misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombada.
Bombada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombada.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bombada throws a big shot that misses.
Bombada sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombada avoids it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado moves away from the strike by Bombada.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bombada.
Bombada tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bombada misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Bombada and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Bombada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bombada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Bombada!
After winning the bout, Champ Bombada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.