PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dul Semprul Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Machado
vs
Semprul Killer

180 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

204 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dul Semprul Killer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Machado has his takedown stuffed
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Machado tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.

Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Killer is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?

Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Machado is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Killer is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.

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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Killer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Killer is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Killer defends the submission attempt.

Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.

Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Killer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado controlling the pace.
Machado prevents Killer from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.

Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Machado stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Machado works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado advances nicely into full mount.

Machado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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 Rigan Machado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Machado is rocked!
We've been informed that Killer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Killer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Machado's defenses. It connects perfectly with Machado's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dul Semprul Killer!
A victorious Dul Semprul Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.