PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skaar's entrance music is Top Gun Theme. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skaar
vs
Machine

190 cm
24
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
242 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Skaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Money Machine!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaar misses with the combination.
Skaar misses with a body shot.
Skaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Machine has managed to clinch.
Skaar working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Skaar tries to tie him up.
Skaar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skaar stalling the fight.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Machine is trying to trip Skaar. He has hold of a leg but Skaar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Skaar looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Machine trying to control but Skaar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skaar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machine.
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skaar is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.
Machine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skaar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skaar dodges the ground and pound from Machine.
Machine lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machine is controlling him well.
Skaar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skaar tries to get out of the position.
Machine lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Skaar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skaar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machine working the ground and pound.
Skaar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Skaar struggling a bit here.
Machine staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar dodges the ground and pound from Machine.
The ground and pound from Machine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skaar is trying to buck Machine off.
Skaar wants to control but Machine postures up.
Machine tries to advance to mount but Skaar denies him.
Machine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Skaar!
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skaar is looking to escape.
Machine with shots to the head and body - Skaar looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Skaar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machine unloading with bombs!
Skaar tries to hold on but Machine postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Skaar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skaar is looking to escape.
Machine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skaar's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machine looking to control but Skaar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skaar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skaar.
Machine avoids the body shot from Skaar.
Machine looks for a takedown but Skaar sprawls well.
Skaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skaar misses with a right hand
enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Skaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skaar throws out the jab.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Skaar.
Machine is breathing heavily.

Skaar gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skaar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Skaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Machine.
A nice left hand lands by Skaar.
Skaar misses with a punch to the body.
Machine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Machine successfully pulls guard.
Skaar throws a strike but Machine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skaar has control of Machine's left arm, preventing Machine from doing any damage.
Machine stays in close to Skaar's body and controls the position.
Skaar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machine on the ground.
Skaar trying to control the position.
Machine stops Skaar from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine wants to control from the top but Skaar keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machine throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Machine. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machine trying to control but Skaar is working from the bottom.
Machine controlling from the top position.
Skaar has Machine pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine trying to control but Skaar is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Money Machine.
Skaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machine.

Machine has closed the distance and engaged Skaar in a clinch.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skaar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machine avoids the elbow strike from Skaar, against the cage.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Skaar shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Skaar.

Machine gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Skaar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machine pulls his head out easily.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skaar defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Skaar is keeping him busy.
Skaar tries to kick Machine off but Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skaar gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skaar wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Skaar has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skaar wants to get back to his feet but Machine passes into half guard.
Skaar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Machine rushes Skaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skaar stalling the fight.
Skaar is trying to push Machine away but Machine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skaar is trying to break the clinch but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Skaar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine is pressed up against the cage. Skaar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machine down to the mat. Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.

Machine has managed to clinch.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skaar after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine has Skaar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skaar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Skaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Machine.
Skaar misses with some punches.
Machine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skaar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skaar looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine tries to pull guard but Skaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Machine drops back down to his feet.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machine blocks an elbow strike.
Skaar misses with some punches.
Skaar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skaar misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skaar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skaar misses with a looping left.
Skaar throws a poor cross that misses

and Machine moves into the clinch.
Skaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Skaar lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skaar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skaar landing with the ground and pound.
Skaar tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.
Money Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skaar is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skaar is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skaar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Skaar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Skaar scoring with some ground and pound.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Skaar is having none of it.
Machine is adopting a defensive guard.
Skaar trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Money Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.

Machine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Skaar does no damage.
Skaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Skaar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skaar throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
John Skaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skaar throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.

Machine pushes Skaar up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Skaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money Machine!