PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Stephenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machine
vs
Stephenson

178 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson digs a good body shot into Machine's ribs.
Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.

Stephenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Machine uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Machine gets to his feet. Stephenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stephenson counters with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machine.
Machine stuns Stephenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stephenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Anthony Stephenson has been cut.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Stephenson looks gassed!

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephenson sees it coming and defends easily.

Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stephenson taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Machine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stephenson is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephenson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephenson defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine working Stephenson over with strikes.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Machine wants to take a breather but Stephenson is having none of it.
Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Stephenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Machine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stephenson hang on?

Machine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stephenson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stephenson some visible discomfort.

Stephenson is rocked!
Stephenson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stephenson is still in real trouble! Can Machine finish him?
Machine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Stephenson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Machine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Machine!