PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenzi Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdula Juvenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. The crowd seem to be enjoying Juvenal's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing in the Name. Abdula Juvenal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Juvenal

185 cm
23
204 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

173 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jenzi Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdula Juvenal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juvenal throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Juvenal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juvenal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juvenal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Juvenal coming out on top.
Juvenal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Juvenal duly obliges.
Machida tries to clinch up but Juvenal circles away and keeps his distance.
Juvenal swinging wilding here.
Juvenal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juvenal swinging wilding here.
Juvenal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Abdula Juvenal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Juvenal.
A punch combination from Juvenal misses.
A punch combination from Juvenal misses.
Juvenal misses with a few strikes there.
Juvenal throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Juvenal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juvenal looks gassed!
A jab from Juvenal misses.
A big right from Juvenal misses.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Juvenal throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
No joy there for Juvenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Juvenal.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juvenal.
Juvenal should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Juvenal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juvenal is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Juvenal circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenzi Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juvenal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juvenal's head.

It looks like Abdula Juvenal has been cut.
Juvenal misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Juvenal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdula Juvenal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juvenal defends it nicely.
Juvenal swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that Juvenal semi-blocks.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juvenal throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida is looking to clinch but Juvenal is avoiding it.
Juvenal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juvenal misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juvenal.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juvenal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juvenal swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Juvenal which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida wants to clinch.
Juvenal misses with a double jab.
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 Jenzi Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdula Juvenal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Juvenal stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Juvenal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juvenal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juvenal throws a combination that misses

and Machida counters with a single leg into guard. Juvenal didn't expect that.

Juvenal is working an open guard so Machida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Juvenal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Juvenal throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Juvenal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Juvenal leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
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!
Juvenal misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Juvenal shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenzi Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a head kick that Juvenal semi-blocks.
Juvenal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida stops Juvenal from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juvenal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Juvenal is looking to stand back up but Machida counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Juvenal.
Machida prevents Juvenal from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juvenal connects with the punch.
Juvenal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juvenal misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Juvenal misses with a wild combination.
Machida moves out of range as Juvenal strikes.
Jenzi Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juvenal misses with a combination

and Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal blocking some punches.
Juvenal is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida prevents Juvenal from breaking the clinch.

Machida breaks the clinch.
Juvenal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juvenal misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Juvenal.
Juvenal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juvenal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Juvenal 's knee.
Machida takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Juvenal pushes him off.
Juvenal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juvenal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juvenal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juvenal throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Juvenal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Juvenal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Juvenal backing up. Juvenal nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Juvenal misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Juvenal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Juvenal swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenzi Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdula Juvenal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Juvenal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Juvenal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juvenal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juvenal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida shoots in and drives through. Juvenal sprawls well.
Juvenal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juvenal throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juvenal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Juvenal which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juvenal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machida.
Juvenal wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.

Machida breaks the clinch.
Juvenal throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Juvenal looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Juvenal misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juvenal.
No joy there for Juvenal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juvenal misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juvenal pinned against the cage. Juvenal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenzi Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juvenal misses with an uppercut.
A shot to de liver by Juvenal. Beautiful body shot.
Juvenal misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juvenal.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Juvenal.
Jenzi Machida is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Juvenal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Juvenal falls off balance throwing a combination

and Machida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machida.
Juvenal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida trying to control but Juvenal is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida prevents Juvenal from getting back to his feet.
Abdula Juvenal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juvenal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juvenal lands a jab-cross combination.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juvenal takes a step back to recover.
Juvenal lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juvenal throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jenzi Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenzi Machida!