PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Shagowitcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shagowitcz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I got erection - Turbo negro. Desmond Shagowitcz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to LieHarder Machete's chin.

Shagowitcz
vs
Machete

189 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desmond Shagowitcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shagowitcz tries to clinch but Machete is having none of it.
Shagowitcz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machete.
Shagowitcz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machete tries to clinch but Shagowitcz moves away

and Shagowitcz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Machete is trying to stand up here but Shagowitcz is controlling him well.

Machete is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shagowitcz pulls his head out easily.
Shagowitcz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machete controls his leg.
Shagowitcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shagowitcz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Machete actively working from the bottom here.

Machete looking for submissions off his back.
Machete is trying to stand up here but Shagowitcz is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shagowitcz throws a chopping leg kick but Machete manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shagowitcz throws a right and a left that Machete avoids nicely.
Shagowitcz throws a looping overhand right but Machete ducks down to avoid it.
Shagowitcz misses with the combination.
Machete blocks a head kick by Shagowitcz.
Shagowitcz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shagowitcz swinging wilding here.
Shagowitcz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shagowitcz counters with a nice uppercut.
Shagowitcz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shagowitcz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machete tries to avoid it but Shagowitcz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machete to the ground. Machete escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machete has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machete.
Shagowitcz effectively controlling the action here.
Machete tries a knee to the head but Shagowitcz blocks it.

Machete pulls guard successfully.
Shagowitcz is looking to stand up but Machete won't let him.
Shagowitcz is breathing heavily.

Machete is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shagowitcz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shagowitcz goes for a takedown attempt but Machete pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Shagowitcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shagowitcz tries to bum rush Machete with a series of wild strikes but Machete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shagowitcz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machete flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Machete kicks Shagowitcz off and gets back to his feet.
Desmond Shagowitcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete looks to clinch

and Shagowitcz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Shagowitcz stands up and waves to Machete to follow him.

Machete pushes Shagowitcz up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Shagowitcz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed right hand from Shagowitcz misses the target.
Shagowitcz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Shagowitcz misses.
Shagowitcz tries to clinch
and Machete counters with a low kick, right behind Shagowitcz 's knee.
Machete tries to clinch but Shagowitcz moves away

and Shagowitcz counters with a shoot takedown. Machete fights it but they end up in guard.
Shagowitcz forces his way into half guard.
Machete trying to control from the bottom.
Shagowitcz tries to stand and escape but Machete is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete is looking to escape.

Machete looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shagowitcz stands up and beckons Machete to join him on the feet.
Shagowitcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machete holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Machete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Shagowitcz circles away.
Machete tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shagowitcz counters with a stiff right hand.
Machete tries to clinch up

and Shagowitcz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shagowitcz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shagowitcz's elbow.
Machete missing with knees to the body.
Machete scores with a knee to the head.
Shagowitcz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machete landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Machete drags the fight down to the ground.
Desmond Shagowitcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Machete working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shagowitcz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machete is tightening it up a little... Shagowitcz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shagowitcz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shagowitcz taps out! nice BJJ there by Machete!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). LieHarder Machete!