PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mubarak Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Machida
vs
Memorex

188 cm
24
209 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
40
226 lbs
12 - 17 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mubarak Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Machida throws a head kick that misses
and Memorex counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Memorex counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Memorex's side.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Memorex unleashes a big counter combination but Machida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with the body kick
and Memorex counters with a two punch combo.
Memorex slips a jab and a cross from Machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Memorex.
A little jabbing left from Memorex on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida misses the body punch
and Memorex counters with a one-two to the body.
Memorex takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Memorex off balance momentarily.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Memorex moves out of range easily.
Memorex looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with the body kick
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Machida has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Memorex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida looks for a takedown but Memorex sprawls well.
Machida misses with a kick to the body
and Memorex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Memorex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Memorex throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Machida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Memorex on his heels. He'll look to pass Memorex's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Memorex is keeping the position for now.
Memorex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machida throws a strike but Memorex rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Memorex defends well.

Machida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Memorex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Memorex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Memorex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Memorex dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machida misses with a double jab.
Memorex swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Junk Memorex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Memorex's guard.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida trying to control but Memorex is working from the bottom.
Memorex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.

Machida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Memorex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida working the ground and pound but Memorex is defending the strikes.
Mubarak Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida in side control, throwing shots but Memorex defends.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Memorex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Machida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Memorex dodges the ground and pound from Machida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memorex takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.
Machida moves into full mount!
Machida throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Memorex because Machida loaded up on that one.
Machida wants to control the pace but Memorex is squirming around nicely.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida looking to ground and pound but Memorex is blocking nicely.

Machida has hold of Memorex's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Memorex manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mubarak Machida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida tries for a takedown but Memorex circles away easily
and Memorex counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Memorex counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Memorex circles away.
Memorex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries a low kick but Memorex avoids it.
Memorex looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida looks for a takedown but Memorex sprawls well.
Memorex unleashes a big counter combination but Machida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mubarak Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida with a poor takedown
and Memorex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Memorex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Memorex let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida misses with a takedown
and Memorex counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Memorex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Memorex is out of range.
Memorex throws a counter combo.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Memorex avoids it really well and circles away.
Memorex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Memorex counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
Machida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Memorex swivels and escapes.
Memorex is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machida with a body shot.
Machida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Memorex counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Machida badly! He tries to strike back but Memorex puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Machida out cold! Oh man, Machida will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junk Memorex!