PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Timberloke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Muchacho
vs
Timberloke

212 cm
27
219 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

188 cm
27
210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Timberloke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Timberloke catches Muchacho right on the button with a cross.
Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Timberloke as Muchacho shoots in.

Timberloke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muchacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muchacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timberlokes head.
Timberloke has had enough of the clinch but Muchacho keeps him there for the moment.

Muchacho breaks from the clinch.
Timberloke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muchacho.
Muchacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Timberloke.
Muchacho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timberloke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muchacho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timberloke throws a body punch but Muchacho moves out of range.
Justin Timberloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timberloke finds it's way round the side to connect with Muchacho's head.
Muchacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Muchacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Timberloke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muchacho takes a shot to the head.
Muchacho stalls.
Muchacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muchacho.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timberloke.
Muchacho gets through Timberloke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muchacho.
Muchacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muchacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timberloke backwards.
Timberloke taking a breather.
Timberloke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muchacho has him pressed against the cage.
Muchacho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Timberloke up against the cage.
Timberloke prevents a body shot from Muchacho.
Muchacho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Muchacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timberloke is pressed up against the cage. Muchacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timberloke down to the mat. Timberloke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timberloke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muchacho.
Timberloke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muchacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timberloke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timberloke throws a hook to the side of Muchacho's head but Muchacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Muchacho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timberloke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muchacho is in Timberloke's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Timberloke wants to stand and escape but Muchacho is having none of it.
Timberloke keeping moving, preventing Muchacho from controlling successfully.
Timberloke wants to stand up but Muchacho is controlling him.
Muchacho is standing up over Timberloke. Timberloke looks to escape but Muchacho dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Timberloke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Muchacho prevents Timberloke from standing back up.

Muchacho decides to stand and escape the position.

Timberloke moves into the clinch.
Timberloke pushes Muchacho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timberloke tries to stall but Muchacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muchacho lands an elbow that stopped Timberloke in his tracks for a moment.
Timberloke wants to break free but Muchacho has control.
Timberloke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timberloke.

It looks like Ivan Muchacho has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muchacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muchacho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timberloke smiles and moves away.
Timberloke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timberloke takes a swing at Muchacho's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muchacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Muchacho blocks the low kick.
Timberloke misses with a hook. Muchacho ducked under it nicely.
Timberloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muchacho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timberloke throws a series of punches but Muchacho moves out of range.
Timberloke throws a big shot that misses.
Muchacho tries to clinch up.
Muchacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Timberloke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Timberloke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Muchacho looks for a takedown but Timberloke sprawls well.
Muchacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timberloke finds it's way round the side to connect with Muchacho's head.
Timberloke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muchacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timberloke connects with a solid leg kick.
Timberloke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timberloke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muchacho momentarily.
Muchacho moves out of range as Timberloke strikes.

Muchacho clinches up against the cage.
Muchacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timberloke has had enough of the clinch but Muchacho keeps him there for the moment.
Muchacho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muchacho misses with a body punch.
Timberloke is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho letting Timberloke take a breather here.
Timberloke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timberloke blocking some punches.
Muchacho scores a nice knee to the body.
Timberloke is breathing heavily.
Muchacho leaning against his opponent.
Muchacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timberloke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muchacho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timberloke blocks a body shot from Muchacho.
Timberloke trying to stall but Muchacho improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timberloke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Muchacho lands a takedown into guard.
Muchacho wants to control from the top but Timberloke keeps moving.
Muchacho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Timberloke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muchacho stands and throws Timberloke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muchacho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Timberloke is avoiding damage well.

Muchacho decides to stand back up.
Muchacho thows a body shot but no joy.
Timberloke stuffs the takedown attempt from Muchacho. Muchacho gets slowly back to his feet.
Timberloke tries to clinch but Muchacho is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberloke looks to land a left hand but Muchacho moved out of range nicely.
Justin Timberloke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timberloke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timberloke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muchacho in his tracks.
Muchacho slips a jab from Timberloke.
Muchacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Muchacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Muchacho fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Muchacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timberloke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muchacho shoots in for a takedown but Timberloke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Muchacho tries to keep at a distance but Timberloke has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timberloke.
Muchacho wants a takedown.
Timberloke scores with a shot to the side of Muchacho's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timberloke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muchacho backwards.
Timberloke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timberloke prevents a body shot from Muchacho.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timberloke blocks an uppercut.
Timberloke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muchacho fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Timberloke as Muchacho tries to tie him up.
Timberloke lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Timberloke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muchacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timberloke throws a shot to the body.
Ivan Muchacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Timberloke.
Timberloke cracks a nice hook into Muchacho's ribs.
Timberloke throws a right and a left that Muchacho avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Timberloke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Timberloke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muchacho has time to react.
Muchacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Timberloke sprawls well. He's pushed Muchacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timberloke throws a front kick aimed at Muchacho's knee but Muchacho avoids it well.
Timberloke throws a low kick, looking for Muchacho's leg but Muchacho calmly moves out of range.
Timberloke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muchacho walks into a straight right hand from Timberloke.
Muchacho tries for a takedown but Timberloke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Muchacho forces Timberloke back against the cage and clinches.
Muchacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muchacho fails to land.

Muchacho breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timberloke tries to clinch there but Muchacho circles away.
Timberloke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timberloke moves in looking to clinch but Muchacho pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muchacho is defended easily by Timberloke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Muchacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Timberloke.
A jab from Timberloke finds it's way through Muchacho's defenses.
Muchacho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timberloke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muchacho somewhat.
Justin Timberloke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timberloke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timberloke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Muchacho is rocked!
Timberloke closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Muchacho! Timberloke dives in looking to finish! Muchacho is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Timberloke!