PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pellervo Pakkotoisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machado's choice of entrance music: Sound Of Madness - Shinedown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pakkotoisto
vs
Jacques Machado

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pellervo Pakkotoisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkotoisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Pakkotoisto sprawls well.
Pakkotoisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pakkotoisto misses the shot to the body.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pakkotoisto's waist but Pakkotoisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Pakkotoisto throws a hook but Machado blocks it.

Machado gets the takedown into side control.
Machado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pakkotoisto!
Pakkotoisto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Machado has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pakkotoisto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pakkotoisto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Machado tightening his grip on Pakkotoisto, looking for the choke.

Machado looking for the RNC.
Machado is trying to stick to Pakkotoisto's back but Pakkotoisto is turning into Machado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pakkotoisto.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado looks gassed!

Pakkotoisto 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.

Pakkotoisto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pakkotoisto.
Pakkotoisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Jean Jacques Machado has been cut.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pakkotoisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pakkotoisto misses with a body shot.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pakkotoisto throws out the jab.
Pakkotoisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Pakkotoisto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pellervo Pakkotoisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacques Machado.
Pakkotoisto throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Pakkotoisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pakkotoisto throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pakkotoisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Pakkotoisto keeps moving.

Machado stands up from Pakkotoisto's guard - Machado perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pakkotoisto misses with the combination.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Pakkotoisto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Pakkotoisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pakkotoisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pakkotoisto throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado shoots in but Pakkotoisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pakkotoisto throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.

Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pakkotoisto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pakkotoisto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pellervo Pakkotoisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Pakkotoisto misses.
The fighters circling - Pakkotoisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Pakkotoisto there.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Pakkotoisto as Machado shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Pakkotoisto tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Pakkotoisto as Machado shoots in.
Pakkotoisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Jacques Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques Machado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Pakkotoisto.

Machado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machado trying to control the pace.

Pakkotoisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pakkotoisto regains half guard.

Machado escapes and gets back to his feet.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado won't allow Pakkotoisto to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkotoisto keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.

Pakkotoisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machado pushes down on Pakkotoisto's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Pakkotoisto actively working from the bottom here.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pakkotoisto!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pakkotoisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jean Jacques Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pakkotoisto is working hard here to advance position.

That's two 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.
Machado pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pakkotoisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Machado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pakkotoisto working to try and regain half guard.
Pakkotoisto tries to buck Machado off but Machado takes his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pakkotoisto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machado tries to get the hooks in deep but Pakkotoisto pushed the leg off.

Machado looking for the choke but no joy.
Pakkotoisto staying busy and making it hard for Machado to control.
Pakkotoisto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machado's guard. Nice work there by Pakkotoisto.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pakkotoisto gets to his feet - Machado follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkotoisto scores with a three punch combo!
Pakkotoisto is looking to clinch.

Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pakkotoisto gets back to half guard.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pakkotoisto!

Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Pakkotoisto frees his head quite easily.
Pakkotoisto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Pakkotoisto defends the submission attempt.

Pakkotoisto looking for submissions off his back.
Pakkotoisto wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacques Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques Machado's cut.
That's time! Pakkotoisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Machado shoots in and bounces Pakkotoisto off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pakkotoisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
Pakkotoisto keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Pakkotoisto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machado wants to control but Pakkotoisto is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pakkotoisto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Pakkotoisto eventually gives up the hold.
Pakkotoisto is looking to advance position but Machado won't allow it.
Machado gets full guard.

Pakkotoisto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pakkotoisto has Machado in his guard.
Pakkotoisto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Machado stands up and beckons Pakkotoisto to his feet.
Pakkotoisto throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Pakkotoisto throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.

Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.

Pakkotoisto has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.

Pakkotoisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado passes Pakkotoisto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control but Pakkotoisto is keeping him busy.

Pakkotoisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pakkotoisto is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Pakkotoisto is pressing down on Machado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pakkotoisto wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.

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

Pakkotoisto looking for subs off his back but Machado has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pakkotoisto!
Pakkotoisto is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action.

Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pakkotoisto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pakkotoisto regains half guard.
Pellervo Pakkotoisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Jacques Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado is looking to advance position but Pakkotoisto won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Jacques Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

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