PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oldy McOldWrinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shogun Machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Machida
vs
McOldWrinkles

189 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shogun Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oldy McOldWrinkles!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McOldWrinkles slips under a jab.
Machida swinging wilding here.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - McOldWrinkles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McOldWrinkles misses with the combination.

McOldWrinkles gets a clinch.
McOldWrinkles lands a nice uppercut.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McOldWrinkles won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McOldWrinkles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McOldWrinkles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida tries to break the clinch but McOldWrinkles is controlling the position.
Machida is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
McOldWrinkles prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McOldWrinkles is controlling him.
McOldWrinkles is stalling here.
McOldWrinkles scores a nice knee to the body.
McOldWrinkles has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

McOldWrinkles works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
McOldWrinkles lands a couple of digs.
McOldWrinkles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida is looking to stand up but McOldWrinkles isn't so interested in that idea.
McOldWrinkles controls from within his opponent's guard.
McOldWrinkles throwing strikes but missing.
Machida wants to stand up but McOldWrinkles is controlling him.
McOldWrinkles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.

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.
McOldWrinkles cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Machida wants to stand and escape but McOldWrinkles is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida looks to land a right hand but McOldWrinkles moved out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
McOldWrinkles tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but McOldWrinkles ducks down to avoid it.
McOldWrinkles is looking to clinch.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination

and McOldWrinkles counters by clinching up.
McOldWrinkles lands with a light punch inside.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McOldWrinkles has the dominant position.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McOldWrinkles won't allow it.
McOldWrinkles scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but McOldWrinkles has double underhooks.
McOldWrinkles is working Machida over against the cage.
A knee to the head by McOldWrinkles.

It looks like Shogun Machida has been cut.
McOldWrinkles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McOldWrinkles effectively controlling the action here.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McOldWrinkles is controlling him.
McOldWrinkles keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McOldWrinkles connects with a knee to the head.
Machida is breathing heavily.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
McOldWrinkles leaning against his opponent.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McOldWrinkles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McOldWrinkles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McOldWrinkles misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McOldWrinkles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida wants to break free but McOldWrinkles has control.
McOldWrinkles works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
A knee to the head by McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
McOldWrinkles lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McOldWrinkles leaning his opponent against the cage.
McOldWrinkles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
McOldWrinkles is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machida is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oldy McOldWrinkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shogun Machida's cut.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McOldWrinkles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McOldWrinkles wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida misses with a combination

and McOldWrinkles counters by moving into the clinch.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
McOldWrinkles lands a left hand.
McOldWrinkles has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McOldWrinkles misses with a knee to the head.
McOldWrinkles gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McOldWrinkles is controlling him.
McOldWrinkles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McOldWrinkles tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida wants to break free but McOldWrinkles has control.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McOldWrinkles has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McOldWrinkles lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McOldWrinkles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McOldWrinkles trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
McOldWrinkles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on McOldWrinkles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by McOldWrinkles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
McOldWrinkles gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McOldWrinkles lands a knee to the head.
McOldWrinkles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McOldWrinkles tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
McOldWrinkles is breathing heavily.
McOldWrinkles prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McOldWrinkles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McOldWrinkles misses with a knee to the head.
McOldWrinkles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McOldWrinkles tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida stalling in the clinch but McOldWrinkles improves position.
McOldWrinkles working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida is working for takedown but McOldWrinkles is calmly controlling the position for now.
McOldWrinkles lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
McOldWrinkles gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McOldWrinkles has the dominant position.
McOldWrinkles lands a right hand.
McOldWrinkles tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
McOldWrinkles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida wants to break free but McOldWrinkles has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida can't break the clinch.
McOldWrinkles lands a hook to the side of the head.
McOldWrinkles cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
McOldWrinkles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida wants to break free but McOldWrinkles has control.
Machida tries to circle away but McOldWrinkles has him pinned against the cage.
McOldWrinkles misses with a knee strike.
McOldWrinkles lands a shoulder strike.
McOldWrinkles lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McOldWrinkles has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McOldWrinkles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McOldWrinkles has the dominant position.
McOldWrinkles cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McOldWrinkles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
McOldWrinkles lands a nice knee to the body.
McOldWrinkles lands a body punch in the clinch.
McOldWrinkles scores a nice knee to the body.
McOldWrinkles keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McOldWrinkles unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McOldWrinkles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McOldWrinkles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McOldWrinkles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McOldWrinkles lands a hook to the side of the head.
McOldWrinkles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McOldWrinkles has him pressed against the cage.
McOldWrinkles tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
McOldWrinkles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, McOldWrinkles scores with a nice short uppercut.
McOldWrinkles putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McOldWrinkles lands with a short shot to the head.
McOldWrinkles pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oldy McOldWrinkles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McOldWrinkles lands with a light punch inside.
Machida wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McOldWrinkles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McOldWrinkles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss

and McOldWrinkles counters by clinching up.
McOldWrinkles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McOldWrinkles keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McOldWrinkles has him pressed against the cage.
McOldWrinkles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
McOldWrinkles with a knee to the head.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McOldWrinkles won't allow it.

Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McOldWrinkles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Machida.
McOldWrinkles is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination

and McOldWrinkles counters by clinching up.
McOldWrinkles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machida is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oldy McOldWrinkles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shogun Machida's cut.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McOldWrinkles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
McOldWrinkles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McOldWrinkles lands an uppercut.
McOldWrinkles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
McOldWrinkles lands a knee to the head.
McOldWrinkles scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.

Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McOldWrinkles thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McOldWrinkles darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
A short left from McOldWrinkles.
A knee to the head by McOldWrinkles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McOldWrinkles lands a knee to the head.
McOldWrinkles lands a shoulder strike.
McOldWrinkles keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida wants to break free but McOldWrinkles has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McOldWrinkles.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McOldWrinkles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on McOldWrinkles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McOldWrinkles won't allow it.
McOldWrinkles looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
McOldWrinkles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McOldWrinkles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McOldWrinkles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McOldWrinkles tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McOldWrinkles wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McOldWrinkles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
McOldWrinkles dodges the punch combination from Machida.

Machida tries to keep at a distance but McOldWrinkles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McOldWrinkles has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McOldWrinkles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida is trying to force a seperation but McOldWrinkles has the dominant position.
McOldWrinkles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shogun Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oldy McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but McOldWrinkles won't allow it.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles controlling the action here for a moment.
McOldWrinkles misses with a knee to the head.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but McOldWrinkles is controlling him.
Machida tries to break free but McOldWrinkles pushes him back against the cage.
McOldWrinkles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida can't break the clinch.
McOldWrinkles lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from McOldWrinkles.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McOldWrinkles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McOldWrinkles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

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.
McOldWrinkles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McOldWrinkles has Machida pressed against the cage, preventing Machida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from McOldWrinkles.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
McOldWrinkles leaning against his opponent.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
McOldWrinkles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Shogun Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
McOldWrinkles throws a knee to the head but misses.
McOldWrinkles tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
McOldWrinkles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
McOldWrinkles scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oldy McOldWrinkles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McOldWrinkles 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oldy McOldWrinkles!