PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Machette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Machette looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Smakota
vs
Machette

181 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

177 cm
24
156 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Smakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Machette!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machette misses with a low kick as Smakota jumps back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smakota stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smakota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machette gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machette is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machette trying to land knees to the body.
Machette stalling in the clinch but Smakota improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smakota takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machette tries to land knees in the clinch but Smakota avoids the damage to the body.
Machette fails to pull guard.
Machette is pressed up against the cage. Smakota has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machette down to the mat. Machette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Machette moves into the clinch.
Smakota leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smakota struggles to land a body shot inside as Machette controls his hands.
Smakota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Smakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machette dodges the punch combination from Smakota.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machette.
Machette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smakota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machette lands a two punch combo.
Machette tries to clinch up.
Smakota tries to counter by clinching up but Machette breaks away and moves out of range.

Machette has closed the distance and engaged Smakota in a clinch.
Smakota is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machette lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machette misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smakota is trying to pull guard but Machette has him pressed against the cage.
Smakota prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smakota tries for a takedown but Machette manages to get underhooks.
Machette creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Smakota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smakota lands an elbow just above Machette 's eye.
Smakota fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smakota manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Machette.

Machette gets a clinch.
Machette landing knees to the body.

Smakota breaks from the clinch.
Machette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smakota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machette wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smakota shoots for a double leg takedown but Machette sprawls well. He's pushed Smakota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machette doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smakota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machette looks winded!
Smakota blocks a head kick by Machette.
Smakota misses the jab.
Smakota shoots in for a takedown but Machette shows good takedown defense.
Machette scoring well with a low kick there.
Machette wants to clinch.
Machette lands a head kick!
Machette throws a sloppy head kick and Smakota moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machette throws a head kick that misses.
Smakota shoots for a takedown but Machette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machette tries to clinch up but Smakota circles away and keeps his distance.

Smakota closes the distance and clinches.

Machette breaks from the clinch.
Machette looks for a takedown but Smakota sprawls well.
Macho Machette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smakota is defended easily by Machette.
Machette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smakota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smakota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machette tries a quick counter leg kick but Smakota is wise to it.

Smakota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machette gets through Smakota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Machette dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smakota throws a series of punches but Machette avoids them all with ease.
Machette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machette is looking to clinch but Smakota is avoiding it.
Machette scores with a spinning back kick!

Machette pushes Smakota up against the cage in a clinch.
Smakota managing to block the knees to the body from Machette.
Machette missing with knees to the body.
Machette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smakota is defending well for now.
Machette has Smakota pushed against the cage.
Smakota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smakota keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machette's efforts to push away.
Machette throws an elbow but it misses.
Machette missing with knees to the body.
Machette is breathing heavily.
Machette is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smakota is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smakota will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machette up against the cage.

Smakota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machette lands a head kick. Smakota smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smakota.
Machette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machette wants to clinch up but Smakota keeps it at a distance.
Alexander Smakota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smakota drives through and clinches with Machette against the cage.

Smakota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smakota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smakota trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smakota pushes Machette off and scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Machette.
Machette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smakota.
Smakota shoots for a takedown but Machette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machette flicks out a counter leg kick but Smakota steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smakota thumps Machette with a low kick.

Smakota takes the fight into the clinch.
Machette tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smakota avoids it.
Smakota has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machette avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smakota wants to take the fight to the mat but Machette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Smakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smakota tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machette smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smakota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smakota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smakota. Smakota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Machette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Machette moves into the clinch.
Smakota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machette walks away with a smile on his face. Smakota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smakota shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machette defends it nicely.
Smakota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machette.
Machette is looking to clinch but Smakota is avoiding it.
Machette tries to clinch but Smakota is having none of it.
Machette tries to clinch but Smakota moves out of range.
Machette fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machette tries to clinch but Smakota is having none of it.
Machette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smakota.
Machette fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smakota throws a wild body kick that Machette sees coming a mile off.
Smakota is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machette throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Smakota as Machette shoots in.
Machette throws a sloppy head kick and Smakota moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Machette 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! This is the final round!

Smakota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machette in his tracks.
Machette tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smakota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machette feints and then cracks Smakota's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smakota down.

Smakota tries to keep at a distance but Machette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smakota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smakota cracks Machette with a nice body shot.
Machette misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smakota.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smakota - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machette landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machette ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machette no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Smakota stands and steps away. Machette gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smakota drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machette sprawls and moves away.
Smakota shoots in but no luck this time.
Machette throws a head kick but Smakota moves out of range.

Smakota instigates a clinch.
Machette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smakota is pushing Machette up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Smakota breaks from the clinch.
Machette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machette wants it to stay on the feet.
Machette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smakota shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machette wants to counter with a clinch but Smakota pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Smakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smakota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machette circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machette has Smakota up against the cage in a clinch.

Machette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smakota fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machette scores with a leg kick.
Machette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smakota swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Machette moves into range and clinches up with Smakota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smakota avoiding damage as Machette throws knees to the body.
Smakota keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machette's efforts to push away.
Smakota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Smakota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smakota with that takedown attempt.

Smakota clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Machette.

Smakota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machette tries to clinch there but Smakota circles away.
Smakota keeps the fight on the outside.

Machette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smakota fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machette creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smakota tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machette just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machette landing knees to the body.
Machette lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Machette there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smakota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machette avoids it really well and circles away.
Machette throws a series of punches but Smakota moves out of range.
Macho Machette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smakota half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smakota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander Smakota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Machette moves into range and clinches up with Smakota.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Machette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Machette!