PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pewterschmidt has chosen 7 Words as his entrance music. Renaldo Machida is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Machida
vs
Pewterschmidt

186 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renaldo Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pewterschmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Pewterschmidt blocks a jab.

Pewterschmidt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pewterschmidt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pewterschmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machida avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pewterschmidt.

Pewterschmidt wants to finish this one by submission but Machida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pewterschmidt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pewterschmidt misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machida is surviving well by controlling Pewterschmidt's body position as best he can.
Pewterschmidt unloads with some shots from mount but Machida bucks and avoids them well.
Pewterschmidt looking to finish with strikes here!

Pewterschmidt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machida is surviving well by controlling Pewterschmidt's body position as best he can.

Pewterschmidt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pewterschmidt on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pewterschmidt looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pewterschmidt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pewterschmidt unloads with some shots from mount but Machida bucks and avoids them well.
Pewterschmidt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Pewterschmidt's attempts to control the action.

Pewterschmidt is going olschool here, as he tries to force Machida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machida shrugs it off.
Pewterschmidt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pewterschmidt has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Pewterschmidt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machida is surviving well by controlling Pewterschmidt's body position as best he can.
Machida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machida tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pewterschmidt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pewterschmidt controlling from mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Pewterschmidt working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Pewterschmidt's attempts to control the action.

Pewterschmidt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's six 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.
Machida is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pewterschmidt throws some wild stikes that Machida manages to avoid easily.
Pewterschmidt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machida is in a horrible position here. Pewterschmidt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pewterschmidt throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machida is surviving well by controlling Pewterschmidt's body position as best he can.
Pewterschmidt looking to ground and pound but Machida is blocking nicely.
Pewterschmidt trying to control but Machida is having none of it.
Pewterschmidt looking to finish with strikes here!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pewterschmidt working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
Pewterschmidt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machida trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pewterschmidt looking to finish with strikes here!
Machida is trying to stand up.
Pewterschmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pewterschmidt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machida hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Pewterschmidt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Pewterschmidt throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Pewterschmidt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Renaldo Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pewterschmidt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Renaldo Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pewterschmidt with a hook.
Pewterschmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pewterschmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pewterschmidt blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Pewterschmidt moves out of range.
Pewterschmidt throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pewterschmidt scores with a three punch combo!

Machida is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pewterschmidt lands a right hook to the body.
Pewterschmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Pewterschmidt persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pewterschmidt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pewterschmidt trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.

Pewterschmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pewterschmidt trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.

Pewterschmidt is working for a submission of some sort.
Pewterschmidt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.

Pewterschmidt is looking for a kimura here.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pewterschmidt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Pewterschmidt is controlling him well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pewterschmidt shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Renaldo Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Pewterschmidt.
Pewterschmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pewterschmidt cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Pewterschmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Renaldo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pewterschmidt throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
A head kick misses from Machida.

Pewterschmidt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Pewterschmidt from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pewterschmidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pewterschmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pewterschmidt wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pewterschmidt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pewterschmidt avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Pewterschmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Carter Pewterschmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pewterschmidt trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Pewterschmidt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machida dodges the ground and pound from Pewterschmidt.
Machida is not content to let Pewterschmidt control the position.
Pewterschmidt lands an elbow.

Pewterschmidt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.

Pewterschmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Pewterschmidt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Pewterschmidt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pewterschmidt cracks Machida with a big right hand but Machida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Pewterschmidt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Pewterschmidt tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Pewterschmidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pewterschmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
Pewterschmidt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pewterschmidt cracks Machida with a good jab.
Pewterschmidt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Pewterschmidt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Pewterschmidt avoids the head kick by Machida.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Pewterschmidt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Machida!
Pewterschmidt controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pewterschmidt controlling the position easily from mount.
Pewterschmidt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pewterschmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pewterschmidt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pewterschmidt thowing shots but they're missing.

Pewterschmidt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pewterschmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machida is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pewterschmidt throws some wild stikes that Machida manages to avoid easily.
Machida wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pewterschmidt.
Machida is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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.
Pewterschmidt with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.

Pewterschmidt looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.

Machida is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pewterschmidt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Machida is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carter Pewterschmidt! Carter Pewterschmidt retains his middleweight title!