PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. John McClane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machado
vs
McClane

180 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
32
201 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado avoids the body shot from McClane.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Donk. McClane catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado thuds his right hand into McClane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado checks the leg kick.
McClane misses with a low kick.

Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.

Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but McClane pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McClane looks to land a combination. Machado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! McClane slams his shin into Machado's torso.
Machado tries to clinch up.
A jab from McClane finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
McClane tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
McClane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado slips under a jab from McClane.
McClane tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado is looking to clinch but McClane is avoiding it.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
McClane lands a jab to the head.
Machado wants to clinch.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from McClane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Machado rushes McClane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a leg kick that misses.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
McClane throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McClane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado slips a jab from McClane.
Nice uppercut there from Machado.
Nice jab there from McClane.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado takes one on the button.
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado tries to clinch there but McClane circles away.
McClane looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Machado clinches up against the ropes.
McClane is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns McClane into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McClane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McClane gets tackled into the ropes by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machado obliges.

McClane manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClane. That's going to slow Machado down.
Machado misses with the combination.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado scores with a leg kick.
McClane looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
McClane scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
McClane throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for McClane.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McClane - that will leave a mark!
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado tries to clinch but McClane moves out of range.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.

Machado clinches up with McClane and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
McClane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
McClane misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses the jab.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from McClane.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
McClane throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - McClane circles away.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
McClane moves into range and connects with a jab.

Machado closes the distance and pushes McClane back into the ropes.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but McClane avoids the damage to the body.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClane is defending well for now.
McClane is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClane as Machado tries to tie him up.
McClane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClane is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado crunches a lovely knee into McClane's ribcage.
McClane is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now McClane has his back to the ropes.
McClane avoiding damage as Machado throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John McClane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machado tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McClane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado walks into a jab.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado looks to land a body kick but McClane moved away.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
McClane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Machado tries to clinch but McClane is having none of it.
McClane scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
McClane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Luiz Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane misses with a double jab.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
Machado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Machado clinches.
McClane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machado stalling the fight.
McClane looking to slow down the pace here.
McClane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClane is trying to break free.
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but McClane blocks with his arms.
McClane takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McClane blocks it with crossed arms.
McClane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McClane managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.

Machado breaks the clinch.
John McClane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado tries to clinch but McClane moves out of range.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
McClane throws a hook but Machado blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. McClane catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
McClane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machado lands a front kick.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and McClane only half commits.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
Luiz Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
McClane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McClane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
A relieved looking John McClane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.