PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Cartofell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GG Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. GG Machine looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cartofell
vs
Machine

193 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felix Cartofell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, GG Machine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine tries to clinch

and Cartofell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machine looks gassed!
Cartofell tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartofell drops back down to his feet.
Cartofell tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Cartofell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machine pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Cartofell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cartofell closes the distance and clinches.
Cartofell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Cartofell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartofell tries to pull guard but Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartofell drops back down to his feet.
Cartofell stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell misses with a punch to the body.
Cartofell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Cartofell manages to break the clinch.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartofell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartofell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A clash of legs there as Machine blocks the low kick.
Machine stuffs the takedown.
Cartofell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to clinch up but Cartofell keeps it at a distance.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartofell.
Cartofell takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Cartofell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cartofell throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartofell.
Cartofell closes the distance and clinches up with Machine, looking for a takedown. Cartofell pushes Machine against the cage but Machine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Cartofell clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.

Cartofell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Cartofell rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cartofell breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Cartofell or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine which made him look bad.
Cartofell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cartofell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartofell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cartofell slowing the pace effectively.
Cartofell jumps guard but Machine stands there with Cartofell around his waist. Cartofell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cartofell stalling.
Cartofell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cartofell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine tries to clinch

and Cartofell counters by clinching up.
Machine is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Cartofell 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.
Cartofell striking from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartofell is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cartofell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Cartofell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cartofell clinches with his opponent.

Cartofell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cartofell clinches with his opponent.
Cartofell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Machine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartofell goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Cartofell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Cartofell pushes him off.
Machine is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cartofell closes the distance and pushes Machine back into the cage.
Cartofell is trying to drag Machine to the mat but Machine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machine prevents the takedown attempt.

Cartofell manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartofell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machine throws a series of punches but Cartofell avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cartofell misses.
Cartofell fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine avoids the head kick by Cartofell.

Cartofell clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.

Cartofell breaks the clinch.
GG Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartofell shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartofell shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartofell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartofell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartofell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine avoids the head kick by Cartofell.
Machine wants to clinch but Cartofell slips to the side
and Cartofell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Cartofell rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.

Cartofell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartofell looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
A punch combination from Machine misses.
Cartofell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machine tries to avoid it but Cartofell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machine to the ground. Machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartofell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartofell.
Machine wants to clinch but Cartofell slips to the side

and Cartofell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cartofell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Cartofell with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartofell.
Cartofell shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cartofell forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Cartofell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machine after a bit of a struggle.
Cartofell working aggressively here.
Cartofell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartofell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machine walks away with a smile on his face. Cartofell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartofell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cartofell clinches up against the cage.

Cartofell breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Cartofell dominated that second round.
That's time! Cartofell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cartofell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartofell somewhat.
Cartofell closes the distance and clinches up with Machine, looking for a takedown. Cartofell pushes Machine against the cage but Machine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machine misses with the combination.
Cartofell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Cartofell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cartofell rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartofell misses with the head strike.
Cartofell is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cartofell breaks the clinch.

Cartofell has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machine prevents the takedown attempt.
Machine stops a takedown attempt from Cartofell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartofell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Cartofell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartofell counters with a solid body kick.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machine up against the cage.
Cartofell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cartofell has Machine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartofell looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
Cartofell has Machine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartofell controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell is trying to pull guard but Machine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cartofell has Machine pushed against the cage.
GG Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartofell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machine after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Cartofell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartofell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Cartofell!