PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Island Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunter
vs
Machine

184 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, War Machine!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Hunter dives in for a single leg takedown but Machine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machine is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Machine's guard.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Hunter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunter is controlling him.

Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machine connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter slips a jab from Machine.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machine lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine misses the jab.
Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine slips under a jab.
Machine connects with a looping right hand.

Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.

Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter decides to stand back up. Hunter steps back and let's Machine get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Machine connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
War Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react.
Good shot there by Machine.
Machine misses with an uppercut.
Machine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machine to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Machine.
Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but War Machine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big right from Machine misses.
Machine cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Machine's knee but Machine avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Machine.
Island Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Machine.
Machine punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Machine cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunter throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Machine scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Machine finds it's target.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machine lands the left hand.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machine.
Machine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machine tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Machine misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Hunter slips a straight right by Machine.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Machine's body. Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Hunter is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Machine connects with a body shot.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machine throws out the jab.
Island Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine lands with a right hand.
Machine cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machine throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a low kick but Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
War Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machine.
Hunter slips a straight right by Machine.
Hunter walks into a jab.
Machine cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Machine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Machine. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machine clobbers Hunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter slips a jab from Machine.
Hunter throws a sloppy body shot
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
Machine cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machine checks a low kick from Hunter.
Machine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunter doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunter should have avoided that one.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machine misses with a straight right.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Machine blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Hunter moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Machine - just one landing.
Hunter fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Island Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine connects with a looping right hand.
Machine misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Machine throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Machine throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter slips a straight right by Machine.
Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machine looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter misses with a body punch
and Machine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Machine as he connects with a hook.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Jab from Machine.
Machine misses with a straight right.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machine scores with a hook.
Machine misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Machine scores with a jab.
Machine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machine pinned against the cage. Machine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunter moves out of range as Machine strikes.
Hunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machine to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Machine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine works Hunter's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter ducks right into an uppercut from Machine.
Good standup being displayed there by Machine as he connects with a hook.
Machine misses with a straight left.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter slips a straight right by Machine.
Machine scores with a jab.
Island Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
War Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machine 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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