PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Capmany (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Capmany
vs
Machado

150 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Strong Suplementos

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Capmany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capmany.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Capmany fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machado to the ground. Capmany is now in Machado's guard.

Machado has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Capmany off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Machado fails to land the takedown.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capmany as he jumps to the side.
Capmany shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense.

Machado drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capmany looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capmany looking to control.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Capmany.
Capmany has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machado postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capmany keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Capmany.
Machado cracks Capmany with a solid left hand.
Machado won't allow Capmany to sweep him here.
Machado throws a big elbow that misses.
Capmany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capmany manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capmany looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capmany drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capmany has Machado in his guard.

Capmany is breathing heavily.

Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Capmany dives on top into guard.

Capmany wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado looking to control.

Machado has his foot on Capmany's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Capmany works his way back into a safe position though.
Capmany trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capmany is posturing up here but Machado has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Capmany tries to roll out but it's too tight and Capmany has to tap! Slick submission there by Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Machado!
After the big win, Marcos Machado made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Strong Suplementos and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.