PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 925 p4p, 939 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 16 p4p, 46 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Heitor Machado enters the cage!

Murhapuro
vs
Machado

192 cm
25
235
9 - 7 - 0

225 cm
24
300
16 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murhapuro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Murhapuro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machado tries to buck Murhapuro off but Murhapuro is having none of it.

Murhapuro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Murhapuro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Murhapuro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado struggling a bit here.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murhapuro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Murhapuro tries for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Machado regains half guard.

Murhapuro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.
Murhapuro trying to control the pace.

Murhapuro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murhapuro.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murhapuro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murhapuro's back!
Murhapuro trying to control the hands but Machado breaks the grip.
Murhapuro is keeping busy.

Machado working for the choke.

Murhapuro fending off the submission attempt from Machado.
Murhapuro is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado not allowing Murhapuro to control his hands.
Murhapuro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Machado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Murhapuro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Murhapuro for a finish.

Machado tightening his grip on Murhapuro, looking for the choke.
Murhapuro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Machado is looking for the choke from the back position but Murhapuro is controlling his hands well.
Murhapuro is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro trying to control the hands but Machado won't let him.

Machado is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Murhapuro is defending well though. Machado let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murhapuro showing good submission defense here.
Machado has the hooks in. Murhapuro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Machado is not going to allow Murhapuro to sit and survive in this position.
Machado tries to keep control of the position but Murhapuro is staying busy.
Machado controlling well, preventing Murhapuro from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado is trying to stick to Murhapuro's back but Murhapuro is turning into Machado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murhapuro.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully.

Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heitor Machado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murhapuro's waist but Murhapuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Murhapuro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Murhapuro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machado to the mat! Machado manages to get full guard.
Machado pulls Murhapuro in to control the position.

Murhapuro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murhapuro passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Murhapuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is looking to improve his position.

Murhapuro wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Murhapuro is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Machado is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Murhapuro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Murhapuro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Machado is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Murhapuro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!