PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 665 p4p, 853 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 100 p4p, 125 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Smash Machine
vs
Takala

194 cm
33
218
21 - 19 - 0

180 cm
34
218
12 - 8 - 2

Great wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smash Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala scores with a jab. Smash Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takala slips a jab from Smash Machine.
Takala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Takala keeps it at a distance.
Takala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smash Machine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Takala keeps it at a distance.
Smash Machine backing away here, and Takala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smash Machine. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smash Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smash Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takala lands with a kick to the temple. Smash Machine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donk. Takala catches Smash Machine right on the button with a cross.

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.

Takala lands a big shot that drops Smash Machine! Can he finish him?

Smash Machine is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Smash Machine is looking for a triangle but Takala pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Smash Machine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Smash Machine is looking for a triangle but Takala pushes his legs off easily.
Smash Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard but Takala manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Smash Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking for a sweep.
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Smash Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smash Machine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smash Machine wants to improve his position but Takala is controlling well.
Takala tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smash Machine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smash Machine looking for submissions off his back.

Smash Machine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takala pulls his head out easily.
Smash Machine has a hand on Takala's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takala takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Takala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smash Machine is looking to escape.
Smash Machine is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to lock up and control but Takala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smash Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Takala has a good base and remains in mount.
Smash Machine gets back to half guard.
Smash Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takala is working away from the top position though.
Takala seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smash Machine keeping hold of Takala's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smash Machine rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takala takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smash Machine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takala's efforts to push away.
Smash Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tino Takala has been cut.
Takala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Takala blocks it.
Smash Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Takala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smash Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takala sprawls well. Takala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.

Takala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Smash Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takala is keeping the position for now.

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.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tino Takala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash Machine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smash Machine advances to half guard.
Smash Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takala keeps working.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Takala is defending well.
Smash Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smash Machine prevents Takala from standing back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smash Machine clinches.

Takala manages to break the clinch.

Smash Machine rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takala tries to break free but Smash Machine pushes him back against the cage.
Takala is trying to break free.
Takala has had enough of the clinch but Smash Machine keeps him there for the moment.

Takala manages to break the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smash Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into Takala's guard.
Takala is looking to stand up but Smash Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
Smash Machine is pushing down on Takala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takala is fighting to maintain full guard but Smash Machine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smash Machine is trying to control. Takala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine stalling away here and it's allowed Takala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Smash Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Smash Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Takala seems unphased.
Smash Machine misses the jab.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.

Smash Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Takala keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smash Machine trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smash Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smash Machine trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Takala keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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.
Smash Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smash Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Takala misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Takala misses.
Takala dips to his left and cracks Smash Machine with an uppercut!
Smash Machine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smash Machine tries to counter with a takedown but Takala is quick to defend against it.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smash Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smash Machine doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Smash Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smash Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takala's guard.
Takala wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine is pressing down on Takala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takala is holding on for now.
Smash Machine is taking a breather. Takala 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.
Smash Machine is looking to advance position but Takala won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smash Machine is trying to work for a kimura but Takala is defending well.
Smash Machine is stalling here. Takala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smash Machine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smash Machine wants to control but Takala postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash Machine is looking to reverse the position.
Smash Machine is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tino Takala.
I think Takala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Takala!
An out of breath Tino Takala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.