PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Jovani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovani comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy of Gold. Spider Machida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jovani
vs
Machida

177 cm
21
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Jovani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Machida!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Machida.
Jovani blocks a head kick by Machida.
Jovani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida defending well as Jovani loads up on a big left hand.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Jovani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Cesar Jovani has been cut.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovani.
Jab from Machida.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Jovani is out of range.
Jovani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Jovani is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Jovani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Jovani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jovani is looking to clinch.
Jovani seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Jovani's head back.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovani was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jovani throws a body kick that misses.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jovani has time to react.
Jovani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Jovani doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jovani.
A telegraphed right hand from Jovani misses the target.
Jovani tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovani.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jovani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida looks to land a combination. Jovani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovani gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovani.
Jovani takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Jovani thows a body shot but no joy.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Jovani.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jovani back to the cage. Machida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machida scores with a hook.
Jovani throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovani moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Jovani is looking to land body kicks.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jovani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Machida lands a big head kick that sends Jovani tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Jovani back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Machida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jovani sprawling to the canvas! Jovani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machida finish him?!

Cesar Jovani's cut is getting worse.
Jovani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Jovani gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Machida gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Machida!