PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Machida
vs
Wahlberg

190 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Wahlberg pushes him off.
Wahlberg throws a body kick that misses.

Wahlberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Machida tries to stand but Wahlberg is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlberg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wahlberg looking to control.
Wahlberg has Machida pulled in close to control his posture.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wahlberg on the ground.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida distracts Wahlberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Wahlberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wahlberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wahlberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machida postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wahlberg's guard.
Wahlberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wahlberg working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Machida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machida sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machida landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlberg is keeping the position for now.
Machida sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wahlberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Wahlberg stalling the fight.

Machida lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machida winds up and cracks Wahlberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wahlberg is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Wahlberg wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Machida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Machida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlberg has hold of Machida's hands but Machida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machida content to control rather than advance.
Machida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida is taking a breather. Wahlberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Wahlberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wahlberg taking some punishment here, with Machida in his half guard.
Wahlberg is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlberg avoid being mounted?
Wahlberg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wahlberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wahlberg working a defensive guard here.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Machida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Machida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wahlberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.
Wahlberg is letting Machida control him for a moment.
Machida working away.
You can see the frustration on Wahlberg's face as Machida controls the position.
Machida wants to stand but Wahlberg has his arm trapped.
Machida is chipping away with strikes.
Wahlberg tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida cracks Wahlberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wahlberg wants to control but Machida postures up.
Wahlberg is breathing heavily.
Wahlberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machida's best efforts.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Wahlberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machida is working away from the top position though.
Machida controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
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!

Wahlberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.

Machida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Machida.
Machida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wahlberg keeping hold of Machida's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wahlberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wahlberg wants to get back to full guard.
Machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wahlberg trying to control from the bottom.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machida seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wahlberg for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Machida.
Machida continues to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wahlberg is not content to let Machida control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wahlberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida is taking a breather. Wahlberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wahlberg's guard.
Wahlberg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wahlberg has momentary wrist control but Machida slips an elbow through the middle.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wahlberg can do to turn this around?
Machida lands a couple of digs.

Wahlberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Wahlberg is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
Machida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida connects with a couple of short punches.
Wahlberg controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida stays in close to Wahlberg's body and controls the position.
Machida postures up and lands a big shot to Wahlberg's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida landing with the ground and pound.
Machida lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!