PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kajmakoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Machima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 135lb limit. Aleksandar Kajmakoski came in at 136.7 and Salvador Machima came in at 137.0 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. On his way into the cage it seems that Aleksandar Kajmakoski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aleksandar Kajmakoski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kajmakoski
vs
Machima

168 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

150 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandar Kajmakoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Machima!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kajmakoski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kajmakoski lands in his opponent's guard.
Machima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kajmakoski controls the pace.
Kajmakoski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kajmakoski stands up from Machima's guard - Kajmakoski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machima but Machima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kajmakoski tries to clinch up.
Machima should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kajmakoski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kajmakoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kajmakoski has managed to clinch.
Kajmakoski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kajmakoski working hard to break the clinch.
Machima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kajmakoski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machima misses with a knee to the head.
Machima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kajmakoski tries to break the clinch but Machima is controlling the position.
Kajmakoski is breathing heavily.
Kajmakoski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kajmakoski can't get the takedown.
Kajmakoski has Machima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machima stops a takedown attempt from Kajmakoski.
Machima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machima scores with a knee to the head.
Machima landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Machima - that landed with a thud.
Machima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machima digs a right hand into Kajmakoski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kajmakoski's gas tank.
Machima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kajmakoski avoids it.
Machima lands an elbow that stopped Kajmakoski in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machima lands an elbow inside that Kajmakoski shrugs off.
Machima landing knees to the head.
Machima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machima throws an elbow but misses.
Machima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kajmakoski.
Machima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kajmakoski avoids it.
Machima misses with a knee strike.
Kajmakoski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machima has him pressed against the cage.
Machima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kajmakoski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Machima has eaten all the pies!
An inside leg kick lands from Kajmakoski.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machima as he jumps to the side.

Kajmakoski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kajmakoski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kajmakoski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kajmakoski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machima defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kajmakoski stalling.
Kajmakoski winds up and cracks Machima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kajmakoski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Kajmakoski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machima's half guard.
Machima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machima is trying to stand.
Kajmakoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machima is looking to control Kajmakoski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machima avoid being mounted?
Machima is refusing to be controlled, as Kajmakoski sits in half guard.
Machima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machima pushes Kajmakoski off looking to stand but Kajmakoski dives back in and keeps control.
Kajmakoski wants to control but Machima is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machima looks to clinch
and Kajmakoski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Machima gets caught flat footed, as Kajmakoski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kajmakoski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kajmakoski dominated that round.
That's time! Kajmakoski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machima closes the distance but Kajmakoski moves to the side

and Kajmakoski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kajmakoski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kajmakoski throws a right hand that Machima ducks under and follows up with a left that Machima also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kajmakoski.
Machima wants to clinch

and Kajmakoski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machima tries a knee to the head but Kajmakoski blocks it.
Machima looking to throw knees to the head but Kajmakoski is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kajmakoski tries for a takedown but Machima manages to get underhooks.
Machima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machima lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajmakoski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kajmakoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kajmakoski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kajmakoski avoids the head kick by Machima.
Machima throws a solid leg kick but Kajmakoski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machima.
Kajmakoski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machima as he avoids it easily.

Machima has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machima.
Machima tries a knee to the head but Kajmakoski blocks it.
Kajmakoski goes for a takedown attempt but Machima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machima tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kajmakoski counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machima is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kajmakoski is controlling him well.
Machima parries the strikes from Kajmakoski easily there. Kajmakoski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machima to escape.

Kajmakoski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machima, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
Aleksandar Kajmakoski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kajmakoski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machima is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machima wants to control but Kajmakoski postures up.
Kajmakoski grinds an elbow into Machima's temple.
Kajmakoski controlling from side mount.
Kajmakoski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kajmakoski.
Machima wants to get back to his feet but Kajmakoski drags him back down.
Kajmakoski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kajmakoski tries for a kimura but Machima is defending well.
Machima gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Machima is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machima wants to control but Kajmakoski is having none of it.
The referee warns Machima that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kajmakoski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kajmakoski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kajmakoski shoots in but Machima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machima tries to clinch but Kajmakoski moves away

and Kajmakoski counters with a shoot takedown. Machima fights it but they end up in guard.
Kajmakoski trying to control but Machima is working from the bottom.

Kajmakoski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machima looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machima looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machima!
Machima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kajmakoski keeps working.
Kajmakoski can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kajmakoski is looking to regain half guard here but Machima keeps moving and retains side control.
Machima working away.
Machima is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kajmakoski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kajmakoski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kajmakoski is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Machima moves into range and clinches up with Kajmakoski.
Kajmakoski avoids the elbow strike from Machima, against the cage.
Kajmakoski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Machima.
Kajmakoski stalks Machima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machima's face. Machima staggers backwards, shaken.
Salvador Machima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Machima gets a clinch.
Kajmakoski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kajmakoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kajmakoski goes for a takedown attempt but Machima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kajmakoski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kajmakoski somewhat.

Kajmakoski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machima was covering up waiting for the punch and Kajmakoski finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kajmakoski!
Kajmakoski 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.
Kajmakoski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kajmakoski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Kajmakoski is desperately trying to improve his position but Machima has a good base and remains in mount.
Machima controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvador Machima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kajmakoski gets back to half guard.
Kajmakoski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machima is working away from the top position though.

Machima is working for a kimura but Kajmakoski is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Kajmakoski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kajmakoski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Kajmakoski!