PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Audrius Polinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Machida has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Audrius Polinski's chin.

Polinski
vs
Machida

205 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

191 cm
19
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Audrius Polinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Machida!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polinski is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Polinski.
Polinski tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Polinski wants to clinch.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polinski tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polinski to the ground. Polinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polinski wants to clinch.
Polinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polinski defends it nicely.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polinski tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Polinski is looking to clinch.
Polinski moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Renato Machida has been cut.
A knee to the head by Polinski.
Polinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machida has Polinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audrius Polinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Machida.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida looks gassed!
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Polinski.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Polinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.
Polinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Polinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski connects with a knee to the head.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Polinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polinski lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Polinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polinski lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Polinski stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Polinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Polinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Polinski tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Polinski has double underhooks.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Polinski.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Polinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polinski wants to clinch.
Polinski tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.

Polinski clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
Polinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Polinski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Polinski tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida wants a takedown.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polinski lands a knee to the body.
Machida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Polinski working Machida over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Polinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polinski smiles and moves away.
Audrius Polinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polinski wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Audrius Polinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Machida's cut.
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.

Polinski clinches with his opponent.
Machida wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polinski.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Audrius Polinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Polinski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Polinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polinski lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Polinski.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Polinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polinski lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Polinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Audrius Polinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Machida.
Polinski lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Polinski connects with a knee to the head.
Polinski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida has Polinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Polinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
Polinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Polinski throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two 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.
Machida avoiding damage as Polinski throws knees to the body.
Machida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polinski smiles and moves away.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Polinski has managed to clinch.
Polinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Polinski stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polinski lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polinski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polinski landing knees to the head.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Polinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polinski wants to clinch.

Polinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polinski working Machida over with knees to the body.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Polinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Polinski moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
Polinski lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Machida tries for a takedown but Polinski manages to get underhooks.
Polinski lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
Polinski landing knees to the head.
Polinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Polinski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Polinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Machida has Polinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Polinski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Polinski lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Audrius Polinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renato Machida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Polinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polinski tries to clinch up.
Polinski is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Polinski moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Polinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski scores with a knee to the head.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Polinski controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polinski stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Polinski stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Audrius Polinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Machida.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
Polinski connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Knees to the body from Polinski.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski lands a damaging elbow.
Polinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Polinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Polinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida has Polinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Polinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polinski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Polinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida is trying to drag Polinski to the mat but Polinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polinski is looking to clinch.
Polinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Audrius Polinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polinski tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Audrius Polinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida shoots in but Polinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polinski clinches.
Polinski is pressed up against the cage. Machida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polinski down to the mat. Polinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polinski scores with a knee to the head.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polinski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida jumps guard but Polinski stands there with Machida around his waist. Machida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Audrius Polinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A knee to the head by Polinski.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Polinski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polinski lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Polinski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polinski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Polinski lands a knee to the head.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polinski prevents it.
Polinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Polinski lands a nice elbow.
Polinski landing knees to the body.
Polinski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polinski misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Polinski.
Renato Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polinski gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Audrius Polinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polinski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Audrius Polinski!