PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Machinegun (ranked 5823 p4p, 24439 weight class) and Zion Masvidal (ranked 600 p4p, 686 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Machinegun
vs
Masvidal

185 cm
25
177
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
177
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Altitude Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Machinegun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zion Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machinegun rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun is controlling him.

Machinegun decides to pull guard.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Machinegun is keeping the position.
Masvidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machinegun is proving hard to escape from.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machinegun keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Machinegun is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machinegun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masvidal is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machinegun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masvidal controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machinegun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Machinegun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machinegun fails with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Machinegun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Machinegun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machinegun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machinegun appears to be looking for a big counter.

Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
Machinegun has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machinegun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machinegun.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machinegun avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Machinegun has the dominant position.
Machinegun keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown.
Machinegun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zion Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Machinegun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machinegun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.

Machinegun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masvidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun is trying to drag Masvidal to the mat but Masvidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Machinegun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Machinegun has double underhooks.
Machinegun jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Machinegun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Machinegun moved out of range.

Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.

Machinegun breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machinegun is looking to score with low kicks.
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machinegun defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal scores with a three punch combo!
Machinegun looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machinegun slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Machinegun blocks a jab.

Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun tries for a takedown but Masvidal manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun is controlling him.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zion Masvidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Machinegun is out of range.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Machinegun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Machinegun. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet.
Machinegun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Machinegun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal just misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Machinegun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Machinegun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machinegun tries to land a front kick but Masvidal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machinegun tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machinegun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Machinegun avoids nicely.
Machinegun dives in and grabs Masvidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes down on Machinegun's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machinegun slips under a jab.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Machinegun's head but Machinegun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machinegun momentarily.
Machinegun doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Machinegun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Machinegun's shoulder, as Machinegun tries to avoid the shot.
Machinegun ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Machinegun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun shoots in but no luck this time.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Machinegun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machinegun off to one side.
Machinegun blocks a jab.
Machinegun appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machinegun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machinegun off to one side.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machinegun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Tony Machinegun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Machinegun on that attempt.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Machinegun's head but Machinegun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Machinegun tries to clinch but Masvidal moves away
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Machinegun.
Zion Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machinegun is looking to score with low kicks.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machinegun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machinegun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masvidal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots in but no luck this time.
Machinegun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.
Machinegun shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Machinegun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Machinegun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machinegun looks to clinch
and Machinegun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zion Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machinegun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Machinegun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Machinegun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots in looking for a takedown but Masvidal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machinegun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tony Machinegun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machinegun moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Machinegun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Machinegun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Machinegun keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Machinegun keeps him there for the moment.
Machinegun tries to score a body lock takedown but Masvidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Machinegun breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machinegun blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinegun shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun moves out of range of the strikes.
Machinegun avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Machinegun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masvidal.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machinegun's head.
Masvidal connects with a single shot there.
Machinegun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Machinegun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machinegun has time to react.
Machinegun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masvidal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machinegun backs up against the cage.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machinegun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masvidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machinegun scrambles back to his feet.
Machinegun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machinegun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machinegun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Machinegun's shoulder, as Machinegun tries to avoid the shot.
Machinegun throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.

Machinegun closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun is controlling him.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Machinegun. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Machinegun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Machinegun avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machinegun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Machinegun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machinegun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machinegun is defended easily by Masvidal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machinegun is defended easily by Masvidal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zion Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Masvidal!
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