PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decision Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LaFontier
vs
Machine

192 cm
32
216 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

205 cm
38
218 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Decision Machine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFontier. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaFontier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on LaFontier's shoulder, as LaFontier tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFontier misses the target.

LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFontier.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine dodges an elbow strike from LaFontier.

Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaFontier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
LaFontier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaFontier misses with an uppercut
and Machine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaFontier thinking.

Machine has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFontier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFontier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine taking a breather.
A short left from LaFontier.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaFontier's defenses.
LaFontier prevents Machine from breaking the clinch.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.

Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaFontier throws a low kick, looking for Machine's leg but Machine calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from LaFontier.
LaFontier stalks Machine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machine's face. Machine staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaFontier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LaFontier sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier tries to kick Machine off in order to stand up. Machine Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
LaFontier is looking for a sweep.
LaFontier is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machine has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machine scores with a spinning back kick!
LaFontier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machine.
LaFontier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown

and LaFontier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machine!

LaFontier stands up and beckons Machine to his feet.
Machine avoids the head kick by LaFontier.
LaFontier lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.

Machine gets a clinch.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.

Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFontier moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Machine goes for a double leg but LaFontier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LaFontier continues to drive forward.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Machine.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown

and LaFontier counters with a crisp one two that drops Machine! LaFontier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machine to his feet! Machine is in big trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machine at a distance.
LaFontier misses with a few strikes there.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but LaFontier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaFontier is looking to counter punch.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFontier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaFontier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - LaFontier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Machine gets a double leg takedown into LaFontier's guard.
LaFontier pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
That's time! LaFontier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

LaFontier kicks Machine off and gets back to his feet.

Machine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

LaFontier throws Machine to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine jumps guard but LaFontier stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machine effectively controlling the action here.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Nice body punch from LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
LaFontier lands an elbow that stopped Machine in his tracks for a moment.
LaFontier lands an elbow inside.
LaFontier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles LaFontier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaFontier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaFontier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Machine.

LaFontier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LaFontier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaFontier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machine looking to control.
LaFontier distracts Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaFontier controls the pace.

Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaFontier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaFontier has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.

LaFontier stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
LaFontier swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
LaFontier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaFontier as he avoids it easily.

LaFontier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFontier showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFontier trying to advance position but Machine counters by regaining guard.

Machine is working an open guard so LaFontier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Machine is looking to clinch.
LaFontier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaFontier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machine manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles LaFontier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machine scores with a head kick. LaFontier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
LaFontier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charles LaFontier is winning the standup battle so far.
LaFontier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by LaFontier as he connects with a hook.

LaFontier shoots in and bounces Machine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaFontier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LaFontier wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.
Machine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

LaFontier gets to his feet - Machine follows without any prompting.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
letting LaFontier counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.

LaFontier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LaFontier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LaFontier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

LaFontier stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
LaFontier throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machine with the counter takedown but LaFontier avoids it easily.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaFontier is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, LaFontier circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaFontier trying to land knees to the body.
LaFontier stops a takedown attempt from Machine.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Machine.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFontier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
Machine prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFontier.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LaFontier can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
Machine is trying to break free.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LaFontier is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LaFontier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from LaFontier.
LaFontier lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine is trying to push LaFontier away but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine avoids a wild elbow strike from LaFontier.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaFontier is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machine's efforts to push away.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
LaFontier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
LaFontier misses with an elbow over the top.
LaFontier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
LaFontier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but LaFontier avoids the damage to the body.
LaFontier prevents Machine from breaking the clinch.
Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFontier after a bit of a struggle.
LaFontier lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
Decision Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles LaFontier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaFontier 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.