PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliezer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grunk Masher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunk Masher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Machado
vs
Masher

184 cm
18
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliezer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grunk Masher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masher misses with a leg kick.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Masher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masher throws a head kick that misses.
Masher takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Masher missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masher just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Machado clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masher letting Machado take a breather here.
Good body shot from Machado.
A frustrated look appears on Masher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado presses Masher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masher can't break the clinch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado cracks Masher with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado cracks Masher with a nice body shot.
Masher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado works on Masher's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masher tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Masher looks gassed!
Machado lands a right hand.
A short right from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Masher is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masher has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Masher tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masher tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado lands a body punch.
Masher being controlled against the cage.
Machado is trying to drag Masher to the mat but Masher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliezer Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Machado has Masher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado leaning against his opponent.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado pushes Masher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Masher working hard to break the clinch.
Masher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masher is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masher's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masher has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado has Masher pressed against the cage, preventing Masher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado lands with a left to the head.

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.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado just leaning against Masher, taking a breather.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masher backwards.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masher can't break the clinch.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Masher letting Machado take a breather here.
Masher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado stalling in the clinch.
Machado presses Masher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliezer Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Masher's head back.
Masher looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Grunk Masher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masher throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Masher throws a head kick that misses.

Masher gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Machado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machado keeps control of Masher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masher has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado just leaning against Masher, taking a breather.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machado lands a body punch.
Masher is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.

Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Masher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masher backwards.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Masher tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado is leaning against Masher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliezer Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masher is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado goes for a takedown attempt but Masher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masher, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masher is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown but Masher manages to get underhooks.
Masher is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Masher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Machado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machado is leaning against Masher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Masher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado digs a right hand into Masher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masher's gas tank.
Masher is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masher backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masher takes a shot to the head.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliezer Machado dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Machado closes the distance and pushes Masher back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Masher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masher backwards.
Machado prevents Masher from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Masher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masher has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Masher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masher tries to break free but Machado pushes him back against the cage.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Masher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Machado keeps control of Masher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masher prevents it.
Machado working aggressively here.
Masher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machado lands a body punch.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eliezer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machado lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masher working hard to break the clinch.
Machado digs a right hand into Masher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masher's gas tank.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Masher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Masher is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Masher is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Masher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masher can't break the clinch.
Grunk Masher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masher is trying to break free.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliezer Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masher is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado lands a left hand.
Masher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado leaning against his opponent.
Machado is trying to drag Masher to the mat but Masher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Machado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masher fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado has Masher pressed against the cage, preventing Masher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masher blocking some punches.
Eliezer Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado keeps control of Masher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Machado to work.
Machado has Masher pressed against the cage, preventing Masher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliezer Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machado 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliezer Machado!