PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mean Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Nobodies By Marilyn Manson . Mean Machine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason McFadden's chin.

Machine
vs
McFadden

190 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

195 cm
18
286 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McFadden!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.

Machine pushes McFadden up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
McFadden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
McFadden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machine keeps control of McFadden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Machine for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McFadden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFadden lands with a light punch inside.
McFadden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
McFadden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFadden tries to break free but Machine pushes him back against the cage.
McFadden letting Machine take a breather here.
McFadden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFadden misses with the head strike.
McFadden is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Machine keeps control of McFadden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McFadden letting Machine take a breather here.

Machine breaks the clinch.
McFadden lands with a cross.
McFadden swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine tries to work over McFadden's front leg with a kick but McFadden checks it.
Machine wants to clinch up but McFadden keeps it at a distance.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McFadden.
Machine throws a leg kick but McFadden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McFadden connects with a body shot that sends Machine's belly button to the back.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but McFadden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine scores with a head kick. McFadden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Machine instigates a clinch.
Machine has McFadden pushed against the cage.
McFadden avoiding damage as Machine throws knees to the body.

Machine breaks the clinch.
McFadden scores with a jab to the head.
McFadden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McFadden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but McFadden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFadden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by McFadden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machine clinches with his opponent.
Machine keeps control of McFadden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machine slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on McFadden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McFadden working hard to break the clinch.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFadden's elbow.

Machine breaks the clinch.

Machine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McFadden to the ground. Machine is now in McFadden's guard.
Machine content to stall in guard here.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but McFadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but McFadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McFadden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is pulling down on McFadden's head. It's preventing any offense from McFadden, at least for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Mean Machine has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice shot lands for McFadden.
McFadden scores with a nice head shot.

Machine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McFadden wants to get back to full guard.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Machine.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Machine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason McFadden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McFadden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Mean Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McFadden with a nice cross.
McFadden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McFadden connects with the punch.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McFadden clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFadden slips a straight right by Machine.
McFadden jabs Machine right on the nose. Machine blinks but takes it well.
McFadden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFadden sizes up Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from McFadden.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFadden stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFadden avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by McFadden as he connects with a hook.
McFadden scores with a nice right hand.
McFadden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Mean Machine has been cut.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFadden avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine walks into a left hand.
McFadden lands with an overhand left.
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!
McFadden catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McFadden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McFadden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McFadden scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves forwards but McFadden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McFadden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McFadden.
McFadden scores with a three punch combo!
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Machine clinches up with McFadden and pushes him back against the cage.
McFadden has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McFadden has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
McFadden has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
McFadden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
McFadden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machine looking to stall.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFadden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
McFadden is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Machine holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden lands a glancing blow to the side of Machine's head.

Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McFadden walks away with a smile on his face. Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by McFadden.
Jason McFadden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine wants to clinch up but McFadden keeps it at a distance.
McFadden lands with a hook. Machine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McFadden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McFadden checks it well.
McFadden lands a right hook to the body.
Jason McFadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by McFadden.
McFadden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by McFadden.
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but McFadden pushes him off.
Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by McFadden there.
McFadden tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFadden circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden throws a combination. Machine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McFadden scores with a punch to the head.
McFadden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but McFadden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFadden leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McFadden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machine. Machine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McFadden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason McFadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mean Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McFadden throws a good cross that connects.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFadden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden thuds his right hand into Machine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machine closes the distance but McFadden moves to the side
letting McFadden counter with a right hand.
McFadden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machine at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. McFadden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McFadden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McFadden stuffs the takedown.
McFadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFadden connects with the punch.
McFadden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but McFadden sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from McFadden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden lands the left hand.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McFadden works the jab nicely.
McFadden throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for McFadden.
McFadden lands a really nice looking cross but Machine seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McFadden with a nice cross.
McFadden lands a jab to the nose.
McFadden scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
McFadden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
McFadden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine walks into a left hand.
McFadden lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand.
McFadden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from McFadden.

Machine is rocked!
McFadden clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFadden moves into range and connects with a jab.
McFadden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McFadden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McFadden scores with a jab.
McFadden tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for McFadden.
Jab by McFadden.
Machine tries to clinch up but McFadden circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from McFadden as Machine shoots in.
Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machine walks into a jab.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. McFadden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for McFadden.
McFadden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McFadden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - McFadden had a free shot at his head there.
McFadden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McFadden drops Machine with a huge uppercut! Machine drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McFadden is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason McFadden!