PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Macharozy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Scheihing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Scheihing looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Macharozy
vs
Scheihing

180 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Macharozy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Scheihing!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheihing is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Macharozy.

Macharozy takes the fight into the clinch.
Scheihing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scheihing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scheihing is trying to break free.
Macharozy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scheihing's efforts to push away.

Macharozy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Macharozy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scheihing's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Macharozy sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Macharozy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scheihing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Scheihing.
Scheihing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scheihing misses with a two punch combination.
Scheihing looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheihing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Macharozy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scheihing wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Macharozy there.

Macharozy is looking for a kimura here.
Macharozy is pressing down on Scheihing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scheihing is holding on for now.
Macharozy controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jack Macharozy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scheihing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scheihing misses with a double jab

and Macharozy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Scheihing!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheihing has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Macharozy working for a choke but Scheihing is defending well.
Macharozy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Macharozy controlling from the back.

Macharozy working for a choke but Scheihing is defending well.
What can Scheihing do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Macharozy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macharozy tries to get the hooks in deep but Scheihing pushed the leg off.
Macharozy biding his time, looking for the opening.

Macharozy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scheihing knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scheihing for a finish.
Scheihing looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macharozy controls the action.

Macharozy working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Macharozy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Macharozy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Macharozy blocks a head kick by Scheihing.
Scheihing tries a head kick but it misses.

Macharozy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Macharozy decides to return to a standing position.
Scheihing misses with the combination.
Scheihing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macharozy.

Macharozy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macharozy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scheihing is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macharozy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

We're going to have a standup here because Jack Macharozy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scheihing throws a head kick but Macharozy moves out of range.

Macharozy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scheihing quickly recovers to half guard.
Macharozy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Macharozy prevents Scheihing from standing back up.
Macharozy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Macharozy wants to work for an arm triangle but Scheihing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macharozy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scheihing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack Macharozy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macharozy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Scheihing to get to his feet.
Macharozy throws a head kick that misses.
Scheihing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Macharozy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Macharozy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scheihing is just riding it out for now. Macharozy eventually gives up the hold.
Scheihing tries to kick Macharozy off but Macharozy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Macharozy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Jack Macharozy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scheihing throws a head kick but Macharozy moves out of range.

Macharozy clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macharozy keeps control of Scheihing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Macharozy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scheihing uses from the top position.
Macharozy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macharozy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Scheihing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scheihing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheihing would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Macharozy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macharozy tries to get out of the position.
Macharozy pulls Scheihing in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Macharozy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Scheihing throws a head kick but Macharozy moves out of range.
Macharozy blocks a head kick by Scheihing.
Scheihing misses with a few strikes there.

Macharozy rushes Scheihing and presses him up against the cage.

Macharozy breaks the clinch.
Macharozy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scheihing throws out the jab.
Scheihing throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Scheihing does no damage.

Macharozy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Macharozy jumps guard.

Scheihing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macharozy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scheihing has managed to get both his arms back between Macharozy's legs - danger averted.
Scheihing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macharozy pulls Scheihing in close to prevent any damage.
Macharozy wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheihing works over Macharozy with some ground and pound from guard.
Macharozy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scheihing can do to turn this around?

Macharozy pushes Scheihing off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Scheihing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Macharozy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scheihing on his heels. He'll look to pass Scheihing's guard now, I'm sure.
Scheihing is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macharozy is controlling him.
Macharozy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scheihing wants to stand up but Macharozy is controlling him.
Macharozy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shane Scheihing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheihing wants to stand up but Macharozy is controlling him.
Macharozy is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Macharozy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scheihing leaves Macharozy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macharozy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scheihing defends it nicely.
Scheihing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macharozy's head backwards.
Scheihing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macharozy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scheihing looks like he's trying to stand up.

Macharozy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Scheihing tries to keep at a distance but Macharozy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scheihing is trying to break the clinch but Macharozy has him pressed against the cage.

Macharozy is trying to trip Scheihing. He has hold of a leg but Scheihing is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macharozy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scheihing throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macharozy is looking to stand up but Scheihing won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macharozy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scheihing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macharozy wants to control from the top but Scheihing keeps moving.
Macharozy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scheihing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macharozy is aware though and is defending well.
Scheihing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macharozy passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Macharozy stands up and beckons Scheihing to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheihing stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scheihing wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Macharozy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Macharozy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scheihing throws a series of punches but Macharozy avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Macharozy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macharozy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Macharozy!