PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Machinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Bualuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinator comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare. Marion Bualuga struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machinator
vs
Bualuga

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Machinator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marion Bualuga!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machinator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bualuga's waist but Bualuga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machinator off to one side.

Machinator changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bualuga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Machinator decides to stand back up.
Bualuga misses with a kick to the body.
Bualuga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bualuga throws a one two combo.
Machinator is looking to clinch.
Bualuga misses with a double jab.
Bualuga digs a good body shot into Machinator's ribs.

Machinator shoots in and gets a takedown into Bualuga's guard.
Bualuga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bualuga wants to stand up but Machinator is controlling him.
Bualuga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machinator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bualuga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machinator postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Machinator is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machinator stands up over Bualuga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Machinator is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bualuga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Machinator decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machinator bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bualuga looks gassed!
Bualuga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machinator.
Machinator misses with a head kick.
Robert Machinator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machinator throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bualuga counters with a stiff right hand.

Machinator feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinator not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Machinator is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machinator content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machinator stays in close to Bualuga's body and controls the position.
Machinator trying to control the position from guard on top but Bualuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machinator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machinator working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bualuga's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinator passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machinator seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bualuga trying to hold on to Machinator's head to control him but Machinator postures up.

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

Machinator seems to be looking for submissions.
Machinator thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machinator takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bualuga keeping hold of Machinator's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinator winds up and cracks Bualuga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Machinator is trying to control. Bualuga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machinator working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Machinator is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machinator working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machinator is working for a kimura but Bualuga is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machinator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Machinator dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bualuga has Machinator up against the cage in a clinch.
Machinator tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machinator using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Machinator has hold of one of Bualuga's legs. Bualuga is fighting the takedown attempt but Machinator gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Machinator scoring with some ground and pound.
Machinator throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bualuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bualuga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Machinator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bualuga is breathing heavily.
Bualuga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinator working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bualuga's head.
Bualuga wants to sweep but no luck.
Machinator controls from within his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machinator throws a series of punches but Bualuga moves out of range.
Machinator shoots in and drives through. Bualuga sprawls well.
Machinator shoots in but Bualuga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Machinator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machinator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuga.
Bualuga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machinator looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bualuga is fending him off so far but Machinator persists. Nope, Bualuga circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Bualuga misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinator tries to move to mount but Bualuga blocks the move with his legs.
Bualuga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Machinator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Machinator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machinator regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bualuga forces his way into half guard.
Machinator 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.
Machinator wants to control but Bualuga is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Machinator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bualuga pulls his head out easily.
Bualuga wants to pass to mount but Machinator is defending the position.

Machinator kicks off Bualuga and gets to his feet.

Bualuga gets caught flat footed, as Machinator shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machinator scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machinator sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bualuga's guard.
Bualuga trying to control here.
Bualuga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machinator is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinator controlling the pace.
Robert Machinator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bualuga has hold of Machinator's hands but Machinator slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machinator working Bualuga over with strikes.
Bualuga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machinator is working away from the top position though.

Machinator seems to be looking for submissions.
Machinator is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bualuga!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bualuga is bucking up trying to escape but Machinator cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Machinator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Machinator throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bualuga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machinator is in Bualuga's guard.
Bualuga is trying to control the position but Machinator postures up.

Machinator gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machinator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machinator misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bualuga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bualuga takes a swing at Machinator's ribcage but misses.
Machinator with a poor takedown
and Bualuga counters with a left to the body.

Bualuga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bualuga stops a takedown attempt from Machinator.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Machinator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bualuga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bualuga scores with a one two! Machinator had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bualuga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machinator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bualuga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machinator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bualuga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machinator somewhat.
Bualuga fails to land with a series of punches.
Machinator fails with the takedown.
Bualuga scores with a hook to the body. Machinator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bualuga tries to clinch up

and Machinator counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machinator decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Machinator shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bualuga but Bualuga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bualuga throws a series of strikes that have Machinator backpedaling.

Machinator drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machinator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Machinator stands up and waves to Bualuga to follow him.
Machinator changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bualuga tries to avoid it but Machinator manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bualuga to the ground. Bualuga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machinator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuga.
Machinator dodges the punch combination from Bualuga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinator fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bualuga avoids it really well and circles away.
Machinator misses with a hook. Bualuga ducked under it nicely.
Bualuga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machinator.
Bualuga tries to clinch but Machinator is having none of it.
Bualuga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machinator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bualuga doesn't seem bothered though.
Machinator misses with a head kick.
Bualuga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bualuga wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bualuga.
Bualuga is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machinator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robert Machinator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinator shoots in looking for a takedown but Bualuga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machinator's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bualuga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machinator stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machinator.
Bualuga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machinator rather than just go for the knockout.
Machinator shoots in but Bualuga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bualuga.
Machinator misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bualuga counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuga scores with a head kick.
Marion Bualuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bualuga lands a nice looking body shot.
Robert Machinator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Machinator closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bualuga to the mat! Bualuga manages to get full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Machinator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machinator, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Machinator!