PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papip Antioquia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Antioquia
vs
Machine

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Warrior Wear
Best Nutrition

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papip Antioquia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Machine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Machine does it's job there.
Machine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Antioquia will feel that in the morning.
Papip Antioquia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antioquia misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machine throws a right and a left that Antioquia avoids nicely.
Antioquia shoots in for a double leg but Machine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machine catches Antioquia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Machine tries to sprawl but Antioquia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Antioquia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antioquia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antioquia.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antioquia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antioquia throwing shots but Machine is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Antioquia is controlling him
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antioquia.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Antioquia tries to pass to full mount but Machine defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antioquia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antioquia with the ground and pound but Machine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Antioquia working some strikes from top position.
Antioquia won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Antioquia postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Antioquia thows a big elbow that misses.
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Antioquia scores a takedown into full mount!
Antioquia is breathing heavily.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine blocking the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Antioquia misses with a head shot.

Machine bucks up and throws Antioquia to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Antioquia misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papip Antioquia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Antioquia is out of range.
Machine stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Machine.
Machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antioquia looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antioquia shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Machine throws a head kick that Antioquia semi-blocks.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Antioquia doesn't seem phased though.

Antioquia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Antioquia crashes against the mat.
Antioquia throwing strikes but Machine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Machine decides to stand back up.
Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Antioquia should have avoided that one.
Machine scores with a three punch combo!

Antioquia is rocked!
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antioquia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Antioquia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antioquia walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine connects with a body shot.
Machine works Antioquia's body with a nice hook.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Antioquia seems unphased.
Antioquia walks straight into a right hand from Machine - that's dropped him! Machine jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Antioquia from any more punishment! Antioquia complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Machine thanked Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).