PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Paul III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Machismo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paul III
vs
Machismo

197 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherman Paul III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Machismo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul III shoots in but no luck this time.

Paul III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machismo is trying to stand up.
Paul III working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Machismo really wants to buck Paul III off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paul III stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Machismo moves into range and clinches up with Paul III.
Paul III wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machismo lands with a light punch inside.
Machismo missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul III.
Machismo tries a knee to the head but Paul III blocks it.
Machismo looks gassed!
Paul III is trying to break the clinch but Machismo has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Machismo.

Machismo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paul III trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machismo wants to stand but Paul III is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paul III is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Paul III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machismo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paul III tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paul III keeping moving, preventing Machismo from controlling successfully.
Paul III wants to stand and escape but Machismo is having none of it.
Machismo won't allow Paul III to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for Machismo.
Machismo misses with a wild combination.
Paul III shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machismo as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Machismo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul III misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machismo misses with a wild combination.
Paul III lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Machismo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machismo wants to stand but Paul III is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paul III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul III wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machismo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paul III throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machismo sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul III shoots in for a double leg but Machismo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sherman Paul III will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machismo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machismo blocks a head kick by Paul III.
Machismo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machismo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul III doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Machismo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machismo.
Machismo prevents Paul III from breaking the clinch.
Paul III is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machismo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paul III is pressed up against the cage. Machismo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul III down to the mat. Paul III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Machismo closes the distance and clinches.
Paul III blocks an elbow strike from Machismo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machismo connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Paul III manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paul III is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machismo stands up from Paul III's guard - Machismo perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machismo has managed to clinch.
Paul III wants to get back to striking at distance but Machismo won't allow it.
Paul III tries to pull guard but Machismo holds him up against the cage and eventually Paul III drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman Paul III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machismo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul III up against the cage.
Machismo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machismo wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul III won't allow it.
Paul III wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul III trying to stall but Machismo improves his position.
A knee to the head by Machismo.

Paul III breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Machismo.
Paul III looks for a takedown but Machismo sprawls well.

Machismo drives through and clinches with Paul III against the cage.

Machismo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paul III clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paul III tries to roll but Machismo sticks to his back.
Machismo not allowing Paul III to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machismo is riding his opponent, not letting Paul III buck him off.
Paul III is taking damage to the body and head.
Paul III tries to break free.

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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Machismo is hanging on to Paul III's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul III is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Machismo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Machismo scores with a hook.
Paul III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machismo's waist but Machismo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul III off to one side.
Paul III avoids the head kick by Machismo.
Machismo tries to bum rush Paul III with a series of wild strikes but Paul III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul III keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul III.
Paul III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman Paul III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machismo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machismo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul III manages to avoid it.

Machismo moves into the clinch.
Machismo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Machismo breaks from the clinch.

Machismo clinches with his opponent.
Machismo scores a nice knee to the body.
Machismo lands a knee to the head.

Machismo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machismo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paul III, pushing him back against the cage.
Paul III wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machismo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul III prevents it.
Machismo misses with the head strike.
Paul III tries to pull guard but Machismo holds him up against the cage and eventually Paul III drops back down to his feet.
Machismo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machismo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paul III fails to pull guard.
Machismo lands a nice knee to the body.
Paul III on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul III jumps guard but Machismo stands there with Paul III around his waist. Paul III gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machismo lands with a light punch inside.
Paul III has had enough of the clinch but Machismo keeps him there for the moment.
Machismo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machismo missing with knees to the body.
Machismo looking to throw knees to the head but Paul III is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paul III jumps guard but Machismo stands there with Paul III around his waist. Paul III gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul III wants a takedown.
Machismo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machismo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul III blocks it with crossed arms.
Paul III is pressed up against the cage. Machismo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul III down to the mat. Paul III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Machismo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machismo stalling in the clinch.

Machismo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paul III trying to hold on to Machismo's head to control him but Machismo postures up.

Machismo decides to stand and escape the position.
Machismo wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machismo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machismo lands a knee to the head.
Machismo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul III blocks it with crossed arms.
Machismo keeps control of Paul III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul III tries to pull guard but Machismo won't allow it.
Machismo lands a body shot.
Paul III stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paul III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machismo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Machismo.
Machismo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paul III tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paul III changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machismo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Machismo scores with a takedown into Paul III's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul III controls Machismo momentarily but Machismo frees himself.
Paul III wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Machismo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Machismo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machismo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Machismo!