PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carrington Byndom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deus Ex Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Flames / Reroute To Remain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Byndom
vs
Ex Machina

178 cm
25
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carrington Byndom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deus Ex Machina!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina throws a lazy uppercut
and Byndom counters with a head kick. That will keep Machina thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byndom.
Byndom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Byndom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Byndom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byndom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machina pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Byndom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byndom is trying to drag Machina to the mat but Machina 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 Carrington Byndom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machina lands a shot to the body.
Byndom wants a takedown but no success here.
Machina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carrington Byndom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byndom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machina misses the jab.
Byndom throws a nice looking combination but Machina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byndom tries a head kick but it misses.
Machina moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Carrington Byndom has been cut.
Machina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machina jabs Byndom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byndom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byndom shoots in for a double leg but Machina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Byndom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Byndom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machina loads up on a big right hand but Byndom slips the punch.
Machina loads up on a big right hand but Byndom slips the punch.
Machina lunges at Byndom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Byndom's hand.
Byndom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machina sprawls well. Machina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Byndom gets slowly back to his feet.
Machina throws a combination. Byndom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Byndom walks into a jab.
Machina works Byndom's body with a nice hook.
Byndom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Carrington Byndom's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Machina as Byndom shoots in.
A big right from Byndom misses.

Byndom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machina is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Byndom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byndom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Byndom 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byndom looking to sit in guard and control but Machina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Byndom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Byndom tries to get out of the position.

Machina stands and steps away. Byndom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machina scores with a nice head shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byndom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Byndom ducks under a wild hook from Machina.
Machina loads up on a big right hand but Byndom slips the punch.
Machina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byndom.
The fighters circling - Machina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Byndom throws a combination that misses
and Machina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Byndom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Byndom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Byndom ducks under a wild hook from Machina.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machina digs a good hook to Byndom's body.
Machina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byndom.
Byndom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machina misses with an uppercut.
Byndom fails to land the takedown.
Byndom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machina avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byndom closes the distance and clinches up with Machina, looking for a takedown. Byndom pushes Machina against the cage but Machina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machina lands a nice shot that snaps Byndom's head back.
Byndom scores with a hook to the body. Machina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machina throws a lazy right hand but Byndom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Machina misses the target.
Byndom needs to keep his hands up - Machina had a free shot at his head there.

Carrington Byndom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machina slips a jab and a cross from Byndom.
Machina cracks Byndom with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Byndom tenderised Machina's leg. Machina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byndom blocks a jab.
Deus Ex Machina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machina lands a two punch combo.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machina misses the shot to the body.
Byndom darts in trying to clinch
and Machina counters with a series of strikes. Byndom will be more careful next time no doubt.

Jeez, Carrington Byndom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carrington Byndom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deus Ex Machina!
Deus Ex Machina is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Deus Ex Machina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.