PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heitor Machado (ranked 5314 p4p, 148 weight class) and Bubba SparXXX (ranked 5794 p4p, 176 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Machado
vs
SparXXX

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba SparXXX!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SparXXX moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
SparXXX misses with a looping right.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SparXXX.
SparXXX misses with a straight left.
Bubba SparXXX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SparXXX misses with a straight left.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Machado feints and as SparXXX raises his hands in defense, Machado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machado passes SparXXX's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
SparXXX is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado controlling the action here.
SparXXX 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 working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is taking a breather. SparXXX says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SparXXX looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machado is looking to advance position but SparXXX won't allow it.
SparXXX is trying to get back to full 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if SparXXX can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.

Machado is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! SparXXX is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heitor Machado!