PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Mourtneant (ranked 6903 p4p, 695 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 5595 p4p, 639 weight class). Guy Mourtneant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mourtneant
vs
Machado

192 cm
29
207 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

196 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guy Mourtneant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Mourtneant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Mourtneant's head but Mourtneant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Mourtneant gets a clinch.
Mourtneant throws a head punch that misses.
Mourtneant pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machado misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mourtneant.
Machado working aggressively here.
Mourtneant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mourtneant effectively controlling the action here.
Mourtneant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mourtneant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado is working for takedown but Mourtneant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado tries to break free but Mourtneant pushes him back against the cage.
Mourtneant wants to stall.
Mourtneant stalling the fight.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mourtneant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mourtneant throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Mourtneant misses with a punch to the body.
Mourtneant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mourtneant cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mourtneant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mourtneant regains guard.

Mourtneant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Machado presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Mourtneant to work.
A head punch on the inside from Mourtneant fails to land.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Mourtneant lands with a light punch inside.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Mourtneant tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Mourtneant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mourtneant has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Mourtneant prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mourtneant.
Mourtneant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mourtneant rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Mourtneant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.

Mourtneant manages to break the clinch.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mourtneant wants to clinch.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado takes a swing at Mourtneant's ribcage but misses.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Mourtneant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mourtneant doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Mourtneant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Mourtneant seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mourtneant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Mourtneant misses with a short punch on the inside.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mourtneant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mourtneant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Mourtneant rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Machado misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
Mourtneant lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Mourtneant to work.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Mourtneant controls his hands.

Mourtneant manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Mourtneant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guy Mourtneant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado throws out a counter right but Mourtneant avoids it with no problem.

Machado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machado lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado wants to control from the top but Mourtneant keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xander Machado will probably get the nod.
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.

Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Mourtneant drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Mourtneant's head.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mourtneant's elbow.
Machado tries a body shot but Mourtneant blocks it.
Machado lands with a left to the head.

Mourtneant is rocked!
Mourtneant misses with the head strike.
Oh Mourtneant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Mourtneant fails to land.
Mourtneant seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mourtneant letting Machado take a breather here.
Machado fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Mourtneant controls the action.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado tries a body shot but Mourtneant blocks it.
Mourtneant trying to land knees to the body.
Mourtneant tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Mourtneant back against the cage.
Mourtneant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mourtneant breaks the clinch.
Mourtneant doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Machado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Machado.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Mourtneant's shoulder, as Mourtneant tries to avoid the shot.
Mourtneant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mourtneant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mourtneant moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Mourtneant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xander Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mourtneant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mourtneant slips under a jab.
Mourtneant lands a head shot.

Machado tries to keep at a distance but Mourtneant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mourtneant misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to stall.
Guy Mourtneant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mourtneant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado tries to work over Mourtneant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mourtneant just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourtneant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Machado is rocked!
Mourtneant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Mourtneant finish him?
Mourtneant misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mourtneant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mourtneant throws a head punch that misses.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mourtneant swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant has Machado pressed against the cage. He pushes Machado back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mourtneant throws a beautiful elbow that sends Machado crashing to the floor! Mourtneant piles on the pressure with more strikes! Machado is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Mourtneant!
During a confident post fight interview, Guy Mourtneant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.