|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdoch McVickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Smash Machine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
191 cm
21
290 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murdoch McVickers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from McVickers.
Machine lands with a cross.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVickers.
McVickers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machine as he jumps to the side.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVickers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McVickers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine is looking for a sweep.
Machine struggling a bit here.
McVickers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVickers is trying to get an arm triangle but Machine is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
McVickers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVickers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McVickers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two 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.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
McVickers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McVickers but great work by Machine.
Machine working the ground and pound.
Machine is working McVickers over with some ground and pound from side control.
McVickers tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVickers is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on McVickers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machine tries to advance to mount but McVickers denies him.
Machine grinds an elbow into McVickers's temple.
McVickers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Machine working the ground and pound.
McVickers is rocked!
Machine working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Machine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here.
McVickers struggling a bit here.
Machine cracks McVickers with a big right hand but McVickers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
McVickers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McVickers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVickers being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVickers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McVickers, into his guard.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McVickers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVickers has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machine cracks McVickers with an open hand slap.
McVickers ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
McVickers moves away from the strike by Machine.
McVickers shoots in but no luck this time.
Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVickers wants to clinch.
Machine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machine connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Oh McVickers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVickers blocks a jab.
McVickers seems to have got his legs back now.
Machine misses with a hook.
Machine throws a right hand that McVickers ducks under and follows up with a left that McVickers also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine cracks McVickers with an open hand slap.
Machine throws a right hand that McVickers ducks under and follows up with a left that McVickers also avoids with ease.
Machine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on McVickers's shoulder, as McVickers tries to avoid the shot.
McVickers misses with a two punch combination.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but McVickers seems unphased.
McVickers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McVickers misses with the combination.
McVickers ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
McVickers moves out of range of the strikes.
Machine connects with a single shot there.
Machine tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McVickers.
Machine lands a nice hook to McVickers's body. McVickers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVickers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVickers walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McVickers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murdoch McVickers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVickers's head backwards.
Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVickers momentarily.
Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machine cracks McVickers with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Machine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McVickers to stand back up!
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McVickers - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smash Machine!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
