PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine (ranked 2250 p4p, 3241 weight class) and Tomas Tetrev (ranked 122 p4p, 162 weight class). The Machine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La petite fille de la mer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Machine
vs
Tetrev

198 cm
22
275
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
213
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Black Lab Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Tetrev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tetrev gets a takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tetrev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tetrev.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tetrev connects with a nice short shot to The Machine's temple.
The Machine is concentrating on defense, preventing Tetrev from advancing position.
Tetrev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Machine defending well though.
Tetrev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Machine defending well though.
The Machine tries to roll over but Tetrev keeps him under control.
Tetrev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tetrev trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Machine is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev prevents The Machine from improving his position.
The Machine is not content to let Tetrev control the position.
Tetrev throwing shots but The Machine is blocking nicely.
The Machine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetrev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Machine keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetrev in particular looking to stall.
The Machine trying to control here.
The Machine keeping hold of Tetrev's head, controlling as best he can.
The Machine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetrev.
Tetrev 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.
Tetrev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tetrev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Machine is looking to control Tetrev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Machine avoid being mounted?
Tetrev working over The Machine with some ground and pound. The Machine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Machine trying to hold on to Tetrev's head to control him but Tetrev postures up.
The Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tetrev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Machine is looking to improve his position.
The Machine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetrev.
Tetrev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tetrev is nestled in close to The Machine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Machine trying to control but Tetrev postures up.
Tetrev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Machine is controlling Tetrev's trapped leg to prevent Tetrev from advancing to side control.
The Machine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Machine.
Tetrev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Machine is pulling down on Tetrev's head to control his posture.
Tetrev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but The Machine keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Machine trying to control the position.
The Machine is really struggling to control Tetrev but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Machine pulls Tetrev in to control the position.
The Machine working a defensive guard here.
The Machine is adopting a defensive guard.
The Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tetrev landing with the ground and pound.
Tetrev throwing strikes but missing.
Tetrev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but The Machine keeps moving.
Tetrev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tetrev postures up and lands a big shot to The Machine's brow.
Tetrev scoring with some ground and pound.
Tetrev landing with the ground and pound.
The Machine pulls Tetrev in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Machine keeping full guard, as Tetrev tries to pass.
The Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet The Machine, not yet.
Tetrev trying to control but The Machine is working from the bottom.
The Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tetrev trying to control the position from guard on top but The Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetrev scoring with some ground and pound.
Tetrev stands up over The Machine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tetrev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tetrev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tetrev landing some decent shots from guard.
Tetrev cracks The Machine with a solid left hand.
Tetrev being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tetrev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Machine trying to control the position.
Tetrev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Tetrev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tetrev drives through and clinches with The Machine against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from The Machine.
The Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tetrev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Machine is keeping busy.
Tetrev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Machine or not.
Tetrev gets through The Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Machine.
Tetrev lands a nice uppercut.
Tetrev misses with some punches.
Tetrev is looking for a takedown.

Tetrev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed The Machine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Machine trying to control the hands but Tetrev breaks the grip.
Tetrev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on The Machine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tetrev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tetrev somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tetrev is not going to allow The Machine to sit and survive in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev controlling well, preventing The Machine from escaping the position.
Tetrev is landing with strikes from the back.
The Machine is trapped and Tetrev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The Machine trying to control the position but Tetrev manages to sink in the hooks.
Tetrev lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can The Machine hold on?!
The Machine trying to control the hands but Tetrev won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Tetrev has the hooks in. The Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The Machine avoids the strikes from Tetrev.
You can see the frustration on The Machine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The Machine covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Tetrev is not going to allow The Machine to sit and survive in this position.
Tetrev cracks The Machine with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing The Machine from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I really don't envy The Machine right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Machine trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tetrev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tetrev is hanging on to The Machine's back as he tries to escape.
Tetrev punishes The Machine with strikes from the back mount.
Tetrev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tomas Tetrev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tetrev scoring with big shots to the body. The Machine is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. The Machine was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Tetrev!