PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirko FloFlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FloFlop is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wild Boys. Rigan Machado is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Machado
vs
FloFlop

178 cm
20
230 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

206 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Convicted Trap House
Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pirko FloFlop!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FloFlop tries a head kick but it misses.
FloFlop misses with a looping right.
FloFlop wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
FloFlop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado .
Machado avoids the head kick by FloFlop.
FloFlop throws a leg kick that misses.
FloFlop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FloFlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado takes a swing at FloFlop's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from FloFlop misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
FloFlop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from FloFlop misses.
A head kick misses from FloFlop.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machado thowing shots but they're missing.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Machado looking to ground and pound but FloFlop is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop is squirming around, avoiding Machado 's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FloFlop can do anything to dispel that myth.

Machado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. FloFlop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Machado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FloFlop is surviving well by controlling Machado 's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado fails to advance to FloFlop's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FloFlop is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machado 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.

Machado looking to secure an arm triangle but FloFlop defends it well.
Machado tries to control but FloFlop wriggling away.
FloFlop blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado controlling the position easily from mount.
FloFlop wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machado .
Machado trying to control but FloFlop is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machado moves away from the strike by FloFlop.

Machado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. FloFlop sprawls well initially but Machado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machado stops FloFlop from getting back to his feet.

Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is keen to just control but FloFlop is a slippery customer.
FloFlop is looking to improve his position.
Machado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to stall here but FloFlop recovers full guard.
Machado trying to control but FloFlop is working from the bottom.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from FloFlop.

Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! FloFlop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado , into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Machado had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. FloFlop is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Machado Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take FloFlop's back instead.

Machado is persistently looking for the submission but FloFlop is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FloFlop is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Machado struggling to keep hold of the position.
FloFlop looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

FloFlop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Machado gets his way!
Machado scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control the position but FloFlop frees himself and scrambles - Machado manages to regain control in side control.
Machado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machado trying to control the position but FloFlop is working away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rigan Machado just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
FloFlop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Machado 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

FloFlop throws a head kick that misses.

Machado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machado trying to control from half guard but FloFlop is working away.
FloFlop looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but FloFlop keeps working.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to pass the guard but FloFlop is defending well.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but FloFlop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pirko FloFlop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machado .
FloFlop lands with a kick to the ribs.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, FloFlop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed FloFlop's head.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rigan Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
FloFlop is looking to improve his position.
Machado stalling.
Rigan Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Rigan Machado has been cut.
FloFlop stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado . Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
FloFlop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pirko FloFlop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigan Machado !