PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson The Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Machine
vs
The Prodigy

184 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 The Island, War Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson The Prodigy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine throws a lazy right hand but The Prodigy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on The Prodigy's shoulder, as The Prodigy tries to avoid the shot.
Machine misses with a left hand
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Prodigy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Prodigy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Prodigy.
The Prodigy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
The Prodigy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by The Prodigy.
The Prodigy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Prodigy.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Prodigy.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and The Prodigy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Prodigy.
Machine is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Prodigy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but The Prodigy slips the punch.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but The Prodigy ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine avoids the body shot from The Prodigy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Prodigy misses with a looping right.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by The Prodigy.
Nice straight punches there by The Prodigy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Prodigy.
The Prodigy tries to clinch
and Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on The Prodigy's shoulder, as The Prodigy tries to avoid the shot.
Machine avoids the head kick by The Prodigy.
The Prodigy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson The Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from The Prodigy.
The Prodigy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Prodigy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but The Prodigy slips the punch.
Machine misses with a looping right.
The Prodigy tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Prodigy.
The Prodigy staying out of range there.
The Prodigy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Prodigy blocks a jab.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Machine missing with a left hand there. The Prodigy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machine.
The Prodigy works the jab nicely.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine throws out a loose jab but The Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Prodigy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Prodigy misses with a takedown
and Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
War Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson The Prodigy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Prodigy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Prodigy goes for a double leg but Machine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machine continues to drive forward.

Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Prodigy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from The Prodigy.
Machine moves out of range as The Prodigy strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machine checks a leg kick.
Machine misses with a right hand
and The Prodigy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Prodigy takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Prodigy slips a straight right by Machine.
The Prodigy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from The Prodigy.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Prodigy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Prodigy lands a jab to Machine's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machine on the side of the head.
Machine misses with a right hand
and The Prodigy counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
The Prodigy throws a low kick, looking for Machine's leg but Machine calmly moves out of range.
The Prodigy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine misses with an uppercut. The Prodigy saw that one coming.
The Prodigy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Machine misses with a hook. The Prodigy ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Prodigy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
The Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Prodigy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Prodigy throws a big shot that misses.
Machine with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson The Prodigy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Machine.
The Prodigy throws a low kick but Machine avoids it.
The Prodigy tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by The Prodigy.
The Prodigy misses with the combination.
The Prodigy shoots for a double leg takedown but Machine sprawls well. He's pushed The Prodigy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Prodigy.
Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machine throws a hook to the side of The Prodigy's head but The Prodigy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson The Prodigy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine throws a jab when The Prodigy was well out of range.
Machine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Prodigy tries to land a leg kick but Machine saw it coming and moves away.
The Prodigy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson The Prodigy.
The Prodigy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Prodigy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
The Prodigy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Tyson The Prodigy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and The Prodigy counters with a left to the body.
The Prodigy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
The Prodigy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.
The Prodigy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machine throws a lazy uppercut
and The Prodigy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Prodigy misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machine checks a leg kick.
The Prodigy misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Prodigy.
The Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machine.
The Prodigy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Prodigy tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine throws a hook to the side of The Prodigy's head but The Prodigy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Prodigy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
A big left from Machine misses.
The Prodigy staying out of range there.
The Prodigy misses with a low kick.
Machine misses the jab.
The Prodigy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
The Prodigy throws a head kick that misses.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but The Prodigy slips the punch.
Machine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Prodigy at a distance.
Machine looks to throw the jab but The Prodigy is out of range.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine takes one to the chin there.
The Prodigy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Prodigy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
The Prodigy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Prodigy looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
The Prodigy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
The Prodigy has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machine as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Machine misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Prodigy!
Machine throws a right hand that misses
and The Prodigy counters with a left to the body.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Machine looks to land a left hand but The Prodigy moved out of range nicely.
The Prodigy darts in looking for a takedown but Machine gets double underhooks and turns The Prodigy into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Prodigy fails to pull guard.
The Prodigy is breathing heavily.

Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on The Prodigy's shoulder, as The Prodigy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Prodigy doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine throws the left hand but The Prodigy avoids the punch easily.
The Prodigy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Prodigy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machine sprawls well. Machine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Prodigy gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine throws a jab when The Prodigy was well out of range.
The Prodigy misses with a wild combination.
Machine misses the jab.
The Prodigy throws a one two combo.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but The Prodigy ducks down to avoid it.
The Prodigy wants to land a leg kick but Machine is out of range.
Machine throws a hook but The Prodigy blocks it.
The Prodigy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks.
Machine misses with a looping left.
The Prodigy lands a right hook to the body.
The Prodigy throws a leg kick but Machine checks it.
Machine misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Prodigy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
The Prodigy moves out of range as Machine strikes.
The Prodigy looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Prodigy. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by The Prodigy.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but The Prodigy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Prodigy.
Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Prodigy.
Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Prodigy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine misses with a hook. The Prodigy ducked under it nicely.
The Prodigy slips under a jab.
The Prodigy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machine circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy misses with a takedown
and Machine counters with a nice body shot.
War Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson The Prodigy.
The Prodigy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Prodigy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but The Prodigy persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
The Prodigy blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from The Prodigy.
The Prodigy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine catches The Prodigy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Prodigy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machine is out of range and The Prodigy settles back down.
The Prodigy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Prodigy scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Prodigy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Prodigy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
The Prodigy dives in and grabs Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes down on The Prodigy's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy lands a jab to the head.
The Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
The Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Prodigy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machine misses with a hook
and The Prodigy counters with a nice uppercut.
The Prodigy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine connects with the punch.
The Prodigy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Prodigy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Prodigy defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for The Prodigy.
The Prodigy avoids the body shot from Machine.
The Prodigy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machine pinned against the cage. Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machine loads up on a big right hand but The Prodigy slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Prodigy throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Machine clobbers The Prodigy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Machine looks to land a left hand but The Prodigy moved out of range nicely.
The Prodigy missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Prodigy has time to react.
The Prodigy looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
The Prodigy looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
The Prodigy ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Prodigy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machine.
The Prodigy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
War Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machine 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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