PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Machio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Turtle
vs
Machio

185 cm
21
189 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
193 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mister Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Machio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Turtle.
Turtle scores with a decent looking hook.
Turtle connects with a looping right hand.
Turtle missing with a left hand there. Machio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turtle misses with a looping right.
Turtle throws a leg kick but Machio moved away.
Despite the aggression on Machio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtle.
Turtle throws the left hand but Machio avoids the punch easily.
Turtle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Turtle misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio blocks a jab.
Machio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machio or perhaps it was just good defense by Turtle, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtle works Machio's body with a nice hook.
Mister Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machio walks into a straight right hand from Turtle.
A cross from Turtle lands.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turtle digs a good body shot into Machio's ribs.
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turtle throwing a counter right hand but Machio manages to avoid it.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
Turtle misses with a wild body shot.
Turtle feints and then cracks Machio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machio down.
Turtle scoring well with a low kick there.
Turtle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a straight right.
Machio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machio dives in for a single leg takedown but Turtle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mister Turtle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machio shoots for a double leg takedown but Turtle sprawls well. He's pushed Machio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turtle. Machio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turtle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turtle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turtle just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle connects with the punch.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turtle throws a low kick, looking for Machio's leg but Machio calmly moves out of range.
Machio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turtle lands a body shot.
Turtle cracks the inside of Machio's front leg.
Machio lands with a kick to the ribs.

Machio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turtle sprawls well initially but Machio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machio is trying to work for a kimura but Turtle is defending well.
Machio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turtle defending well though.

Machio is looking for a kimura but Turtle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machio to get the leverage.
Machio is looking to advance position but Turtle won't allow it.
Turtle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio.
Turtle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Machio is keen to just control but Turtle is a slippery customer.

Machio wants to work for an arm triangle but Turtle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machio throwing shots but Turtle is blocking nicely.

Machio is trying to work for a kimura but Turtle is defending well.
Machio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turtle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turtle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machio.
Machio is keen to just control but Turtle is a slippery customer.
Turtle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machio on the ground.

Machio is looking for a kimura but Turtle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machio to get the leverage.

Machio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turtle has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machio defending well as Turtle loads up on a big left hand.
Machio looks for a takedown but Turtle sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turtle jabs Machio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turtle connects with a body shot that sends Machio's belly button to the back.
Turtle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Machio moves into the clinch.

Machio gets control of Turtle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machio wants to sweep here but Turtle controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Turtle stands up from Machio's guard - Turtle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turtle tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turtle to the ground. Turtle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machio or perhaps it was just good defense by Turtle, which made it look bad.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
Turtle throws a lazy right hand but Machio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but Turtle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turtle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turtle tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turtle to the ground. Turtle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Turtle does it's job there.
Turtle misses with a straight right.
Turtle scores with a hook.
Turtle cracks a nice hook into Machio's ribs.
Turtle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turtle lands with a right hand.
Machio fails to land the takedown.
Turtle throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Machio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machio moves away.
Turtle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machio can do to turn this around?
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turtle. Turtle obviously looking to wear him down.
Turtle misses with a wild body shot.
Turtle lands a jab.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Turtle cracks a nice hook into Machio's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Turtle misses.

Machio closes the distance and clinches.
Machio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turtle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Machio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turtle uses from the top position.

Machio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turtle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Turtle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Turtle just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle cracks Machio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machio defending well as Turtle loads up on a big left hand.
Machio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turtle can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Turtle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machio shoots for a takedown but Turtle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turtle throws a poor cross that misses

and Machio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turtle wants to get back to striking at distance but Machio won't allow it.
Turtle works on Machio's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Machio blocks an uppercut.
Turtle is trying to break the clinch but Machio is controlling him.
Machio blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turtle fails to land.
Turtle misses with the head strike.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turtle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turtle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Turtle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Machio misses with a body shot
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turtle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Turtle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turtle lunges at Machio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machio's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Turtle.
Machio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turtle as he avoids it easily.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
A big right from Turtle misses.
Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turtle throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turtle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machio on the side of the head.
Turtle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turtle tries to score with a low kick but Machio moves his leg out of the way.
Machio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machio misses with a takedown attempt - Turtle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turtle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turtle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turtle cracks Machio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Turtle.
Mister Turtle is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle tries to work over Machio's front leg with a kick but Machio checks it.
Machio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut there from Turtle.
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!
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown. Turtle tries to sprawl out of it but Machio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turtle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turtle with a nice cross.
A cross from Turtle lands.
Machio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turtle defends well and Machio ends up having to push Turtle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mister Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machio slips a jab from Turtle.
Turtle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machio takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turtle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machio takes a step back to recover.
Turtle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machio's hands.
Machio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turtle throws a shot from downtown. Machio moves away and avoids it.
Machio tries to counter with a clinch but Turtle shakes him off and moves away.
Turtle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Turtle.
Turtle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Machio is just out of range.
Machio with the counter takedown but Turtle avoids it easily.
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machio ducks right into an uppercut from Turtle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
Machio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turtle defends it well.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but Turtle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machio is looking for the big counter here.

Machio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machio works his way into full mount!
Machio working Turtle over with strikes here.
Machio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ralph Machio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Machio looking to secure an arm triangle but Turtle defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Turtle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turtle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Turtle!
In defeat, Ralph Machio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.