PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KO Kaleb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Machete is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Machete
vs
Kaleb

181 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KO Kaleb!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machete slips a jab from Kaleb.
Kaleb misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Machete. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machete.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machete is defended easily by Kaleb.
Kaleb defending well as Machete loads up on a big left hand.
Machete lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machete looks for a takedown but Kaleb sprawls well.
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaleb.
Machete shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaleb as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaleb misses the shot to the body.
Kaleb swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kaleb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaleb pulls Machete in close to his closed guard and prevents Machete from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machete is looking to stand up but Kaleb won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaleb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaleb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machete.
Kaleb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Kaleb manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaleb circles away.

Machete scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machete cracks Kaleb with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kaleb dodges the ground and pound from Machete.
Machete fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machete in side control, throwing shots but Kaleb defends.
Machete throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleb manages to get back to half guard.
Machete thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaleb's head.
Kaleb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Machete is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Machete gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaleb leaves Machete with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaleb looks to land a left hand but Machete moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaleb swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
A lazy left from Machete finds it's target.
Machete moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaleb takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
Kaleb looks gassed!
Kaleb misses the jab.
Machete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaleb.
KO Kaleb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Machete clinches with his opponent.
Kaleb prevents Machete from breaking the clinch.
Machete is trying to drag Kaleb to the mat but Kaleb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Kaleb.
Machete just leaning against Kaleb, taking a breather.
Machete wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machete lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete can't break the clinch.
Kaleb has Machete pressed against the cage, preventing Machete from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaleb has him pressed against the cage.
Kaleb has Machete pressed against the cage, preventing Machete from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kaleb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
Kaleb's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaleb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaleb just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaleb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machete throws a one two combo.
Machete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machete throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaleb's waist but Kaleb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machete off to one side.
KO Kaleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaleb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machete changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaleb tries to avoid it but Machete manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaleb to the ground. Kaleb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaleb thows a body shot but no joy.
Machete staying out of range there.
Machete fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaleb throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Machete dominated that round.
That's time! Machete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaleb misses with a hook.
Machete takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaleb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machete rather than just go for the knockout.
Machete misses with a two punch combination.
Carlos Machete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Kaleb.
Machete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Machete scores with a four punch combination!
Kaleb blocks the body kick.
Kaleb scores with the left hand. Machete knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaleb looks to throw the jab but Machete is out of range.
Machete shoots in for a double leg but Kaleb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machete fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaleb moves forwards but Machete connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaleb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machete.
Kaleb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaleb. That snapped Machete's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleb misses with an uppercut. Machete saw that one coming.
Machete's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machete duly obliges.
Machete bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaleb's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Kaleb.
Kaleb throws a shot from downtown. Machete moves away and avoids it.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Kaleb.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machete steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaleb.
Machete looks to land a combination. Kaleb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Kaleb.
Machete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaleb.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaleb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Machete.

Machete shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaleb napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Machete tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kaleb gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machete.
Kaleb is refusing to be controlled, as Machete sits in half guard.
Machete is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kaleb reverses the position - he's now on top in Machete's guard.
Kaleb preventing the sweep.
Kaleb postures up in Machete's guard and throws a big left but Machete blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaleb gets to his feet. Machete looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kaleb thows a left - swing and a miss!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kaleb in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machete connects with a crisp jab.
Kaleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machete moves away.
Machete misses with a double jab.
Kaleb takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.

Machete gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machete tries to break the clinch but Kaleb is controlling the position.
Machete has had enough of the clinch but Kaleb keeps him there for the moment.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaleb.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaleb.

Kaleb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machete throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaleb's waist but Kaleb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machete off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaleb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machete throws a right hand that Kaleb ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaleb also avoids with ease.
Machete fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machete moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaleb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machete wants to clinch.
Machete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaleb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaleb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machete somewhat.
A shot to de liver by Kaleb. Beautiful body shot.
Kaleb loads up on a big right hand but Machete slips the punch.
Kaleb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaleb scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaleb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaleb throws a jab but it's blocked by Machete.
Machete throws a right hand that Kaleb ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaleb also avoids with ease.
Machete defending well as Kaleb loads up on a big left hand.
Machete misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KO Kaleb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Machete tries to land a front kick but Kaleb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machete on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Machete.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Kaleb.
Machete moves forwards but Kaleb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Kaleb.
Machete does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaleb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but Kaleb shows good takedown defense.
Machete takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaleb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machete swinging wilding here.

Machete instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Machete's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kaleb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaleb circles away.
Machete moves out of range as Kaleb throws a body kick.
Kaleb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machete counters with a three punch combo that has Kaleb backing up. Kaleb nods at Machete to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machete manages to avoid it.
Kaleb throws a body punch but Machete moves out of range.
Kaleb throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaleb looks to land a right hand but Machete moved out of range.
Machete connects with a crisp jab.
Kaleb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaleb.

Machete clinches up against the cage.
Machete wants to break free but Kaleb has control.
Machete wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaleb trying to stall but Machete improves his position.
Machete lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaleb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machete tries to break the clinch but Kaleb is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two 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.
Kaleb prevents Machete from breaking the clinch.
Machete avoids the elbow strike from Kaleb, against the cage.
Kaleb lands a body punch.
Machete fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Machete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaleb is trying to break the clinch but Machete has him pressed against the cage.
Kaleb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machete up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machete is trying to break free.
Kaleb is looking to control Machete's arms but Machete gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaleb has his back to the cage.

Kaleb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaleb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machete avoids the body shot from Kaleb.
Machete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaleb avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machete forces Kaleb back against the cage and clinches.
Kaleb is trying to maintain a safe position but Machete gets an underhook and turns Kaleb into the cage.
Kaleb has had enough of the clinch but Machete keeps him there for the moment.
Kaleb stalling in the clinch but Machete improves position.

Machete escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machete getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaleb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machete fails to land the takedown.
Kaleb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machete.
Machete on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaleb with a jab.
Machete dives in and grabs Kaleb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaleb pushes down on Machete's head and hops out.
Machete moves out of range as Kaleb strikes.
Kaleb throws a jab but it's blocked by Machete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machete throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Machete.
A slow jab from Kaleb misses its intended target.
Machete is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Machete moves into the clinch.
Machete is trying to force a seperation but Kaleb has the dominant position.

Kaleb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machete moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machete throws a right hand that Kaleb ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaleb also avoids with ease.
Machete fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaleb throws a big shot that misses.
Kaleb misses the shot to the body.
Machete scores with a three punch combo!
Machete with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaleb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machete.

And that's the end of the fight!
KO Kaleb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaleb 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Kaleb!