PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mariusz Pudzianowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pudzianowski
vs
Jacques Machado

185 cm
24
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
31
260 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

Arcticus University: London

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado shoots in and bounces Pudzianowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.

Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Machado forces his way into half guard.

Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzianowski has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Pudzianowski is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.

Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Pudzianowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado controlling the pace.
Pudzianowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pudzianowski tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Pudzianowski is keeping the position.
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pudzianowski trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado tries to pass to full mount but Pudzianowski defends it.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.

Pudzianowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pudzianowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado is looking to advance position but Pudzianowski won't allow it.
Machado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Pudzianowski gets full guard.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.

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.
Machado is fighting to break Pudzianowski's control of his arms but Pudzianowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pudzianowski looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pudzianowski controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pudzianowski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pudzianowski is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacques Machado 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.

Pudzianowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pudzianowski did well to prevent Machado getting side control.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.
Pudzianowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pudzianowski trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Pudzianowski defends the submission attempt.
Pudzianowski is trying to control but can't.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Jean Jacques Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado wants to take a breather but Pudzianowski is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pudzianowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pudzianowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Machado from advancing to side control.
Machado is keen to just control but Pudzianowski is a slippery customer.

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.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pudzianowski has managed to free his arm - good work.

Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pudzianowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machado is looking for a kimura but Pudzianowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.

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

Machado is looking for a kimura but Pudzianowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Pudzianowski won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Pudzianowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machado is thwarting Pudzianowski's attempts to control the position.

Machado seems to be looking for submissions.

Pudzianowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.

Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to control but Pudzianowski is keeping him busy.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado moves into full mount! Pudzianowski won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacques Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pudzianowski misses with the body kick

and Machado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position.

Machado drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Machado as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pudzianowski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Machado! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jean Jacques Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Jacques Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.