PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Machini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimi Hendrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendrix
vs
Machini

180 cm
22
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Machini!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machini lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendrix wants to sweep here but Machini controlling him for the moment.
Machini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hendrix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machini escapes and throws Hendrix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hendrix is trying to get back to his feet.
Hendrix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hendrix pushes Machini off looking to stand but Machini dives back in and keeps control.
Machini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendrix gets full guard.
Machini wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but instead Machini has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machini is trying to control. Hendrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendrix is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Machini.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep. Machini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendrix is looking to escape.
Hendrix tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machini has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hendrix tries to reverse the position but Machini maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machini with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hendrix?
Hendrix swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hendrix throwing hammer fists to the chest of Machini. What's that going to do exactly?

Machini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machini dominating with strikes here.
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machini is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix working to try and regain half guard.
Hendrix tries to lock up and control but Machini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hendrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machini avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Hendrix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Machini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendrix is looking to escape.
The referee warns Hendrix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hendrix is looking to get to half guard.
Hendrix is working hard here to advance position.
Machini avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Machini controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Machini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machini avoids the body shot from Hendrix.
Hendrix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Machini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hendrix has picked Machini up - he's going for a ride! Hendrix dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machini is trying to control but can't.
Machini tries to get to full guard but Hendrix has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machini keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.

Hendrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hendrix, into his guard.

Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hendrix thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Machini stops Hendrix from standing up.
Machini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machini is one step ahead there.
Hendrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt

and Machini counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix wants a takedown but no success here.
Machini avoids a wild elbow strike from Hendrix.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Machini drags the fight down to the ground.
Hendrix preventing the sweep.
Hendrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machini's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendrix won't allow Machini to sweep him here.
Machini keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Hendrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hendrix's guard.
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Machini stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix with a poor takedown
and Machini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Machini moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machini.
Hendrix avoids a wild elbow strike from Machini.
Machini tries for a takedown but Hendrix manages to get underhooks.
Hendrix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machini walks away with a smile on his face. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Machini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hendrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machini gets to mount! Hendrix was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Machini 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Machini 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.
Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machini slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Machini keeps him under control.

Machini postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hendrix to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Machini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Machini pushes Hendrix up against the cage in a clinch.

Machini breaks the clinch.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Machini counters with a single leg into guard. Hendrix didn't expect that.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but instead Machini has moved into half guard.
Machini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machini wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendrix trying to control but Machini postures up.
Hendrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machini is controlling him.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Machini thows a big elbow that misses.
Machini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendrix's guard.
Hendrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machini slips a nice elbow through Hendrix's hands, connecting with Hendrix's forehead.
Joe Machini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendrix moves into full guard.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Machini tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machini passes into half guard.
Hendrix trying to get back to full guard but Machini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Machini with a couple of short strikes.
Machini with a couple of short strikes.
Hendrix is trying to stand.
Hendrix tries to reverse the position but Machini maintains control.
The referee warns Hendrix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Machini raining down shots from the mount!
Hendrix is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hendrix is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Machini.
Machini breaks from Hendrix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jimi Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machini with good strikes from the mount here!
Machini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hendrix looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machini controlling the position easily from mount.
Joe Machini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendrix regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Machini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machini 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Machini!