PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Facker Poland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Poland
vs
Machine

210 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Facker Poland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Poland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Facker Poland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poland is defended easily by Machine.

Poland gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Poland manages to retain guard.
Machine stays in close to Poland's body and controls the position.

Poland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cardio Machine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poland is defended easily by Machine.

Machine gets the takedown into side control.

Machine stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poland.

Machine gets a double leg takedown into Poland's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine postures up.
Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Poland's legs - danger averted.
Poland is breathing heavily.
Machine advances to half guard.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.

Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Poland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine is pressing down on Poland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poland is holding on for now.
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Poland is defending well.
Machine controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machine working Poland over with strikes.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Machine seems content to control.

Cardio Machine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Machine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poland being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Machine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machine prevents Poland from improving his position.
Machine slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cardio Machine wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poland fails with an attempt to clinch.

Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poland is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poland is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poland avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Poland is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poland avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poland has his takedown stuffed

so Machine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poland's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poland wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Poland is retaining full guard.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cardio Machine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Machine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Machine just content to control the position.
Poland is looking to regain half guard here but Machine keeps moving and retains side control.
Machine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Machine cracks Poland with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Poland's face as Machine controls the position.
Poland can't do much from the bottom here.
Machine happy to just control the position for now.
Poland stops Machine from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poland tries to bench press Machine off him but Machine keeps the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cardio Machine.

Machine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poland quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Machine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Poland gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Poland manages to retain guard.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Poland can't keep his opponent in guard - Machine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Machine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cardio Machine wasn't active enough on the ground.

Machine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Machine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poland taking shots to the head.
Cardio Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Machine controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Machine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Machine lands a big elbow.
Machine controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cardio Machine was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Machine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poland's guard.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machine passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cardio Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cardio Machine!