PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvro Machado (ranked 2078 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Bryan Williams (ranked 222 p4p, 221 weight class). Williams has chosen Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival as his entrance music. Alvro Machado had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Machado
vs
Williams

174 cm
26
165
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
165
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Williams slips under a jab.

Williams darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.

Machado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Machado to the mat. Machado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Machado is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams advances position into side control!
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Williams 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams lands an elbow.
Machado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Williams remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Williams drags him back down.

Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Machado is trying to buck Williams off.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Machado takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controls the position.
Williams is putting a hurting on Machado here, landing some big shots from side control.
Machado pushes Williams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Williams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Williams just content to control the position.
Williams trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
Williams taking a breather here.
Machado is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Machado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freaky Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Williams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the action here.
Machado is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams prevents Machado from standing back up.
Machado scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Williams manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Machado is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Williams lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big left from Machado misses.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryan Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Williams lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado misses with a hook

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams stops Machado from getting back to his feet.
Williams is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Machado's hands, connecting with Machado's forehead.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook

and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Williams prevents Machado from getting back to his feet.
Williams trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Machado throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses

and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Machado backs away looking to recover.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machado defends it well.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado throws a right hand that misses

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams stops Machado from standing up.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Machado pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machado or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Machado avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Williams working aggressively here.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.

Williams tightens his grip and picks Machado up, before dumping him to the ground. Machado manages to land in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Williams forces his way into half guard.

Machado has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryan Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Machado is looking to stand back up but Williams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Machado.

Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Williams prevents Machado from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams stalling.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Alvro Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado punching from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryan Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.