PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais comes to the cage accompanied by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. Machine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stupid KId. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hais
vs
Machine

188 cm
27
140 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

165 cm
21
147 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hais avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Hais pushes him off.
Hais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine wants to clinch up but Hais keeps it at a distance.

Hais bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hais goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hais but great work by Machine.

Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hais keeps working.
Hais tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais is working hard here to advance position.

Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hais gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hais is looking to escape.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hais keeps working.
Hais tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.

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.
Machine is pressing down on Hais's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hais is holding on for now.
Machine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Hais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hais has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machine has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hais gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to control but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine wants to control but Hais is keeping him busy.

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Hais defends it.
Hais is looking to improve his position.
Machine wants to take a breather but Hais is having none of it.

Hais kicks Machine off and gets back to his feet.

Hais closes the distance and clinches.
Hais really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hais prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hais wants the takedown. Machine is fighting it off but Hais persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machine's guard against the cage.
Hais is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Hais has managed to sneak the leg through.

Hais is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Hais lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Hais is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Hais dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hais drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine!
Hais sneaks back into half guard.
Hais slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machine is looking to advance position but Hais has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hais goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Machine is on top in guard.

Hais throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machine escapes and throws Hais's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hais wants to free his trapped foot but Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hais is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hais is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hais.
Hais is pressing down on Machine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machine is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hais is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machine is trying to stand.
Hais is stalling here. Machine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hais seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hais is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machine off and has taken his back!

Hais is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Machine is defending well though. Hais let's go of the attempt for now.
Hais punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hais is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Hais working for the choke.

Hais working for a choke but Machine is defending well.
Machine trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Machine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hais.
Machine is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hais off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Hais has got his arm under Machine's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Machine has spun round into Hais's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Hais.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Hais dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hais with a jab.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Hais uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hais wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vladimir Hais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hais scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Machine throws a leg kick but Hais checks it.
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hais wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hais!
Poor strikes thrown by Machine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Machine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hais is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hais really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Hais bucks Machine off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hais lands a head kick. Machine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Ray Machine has been cut.

Machine gets a clinch.

Hais has picked Machine up - he's going for a ride! Hais dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vladimir Hais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hais is trying to work for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
Hais wants to pass to mount but Machine is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hais seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Machine has recovered full guard.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hais.

Hais drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hais has Machine in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hais is on top in guard.
Hais tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.

Machine pushes Hais off and gets back to his feet.
Hais throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hais rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hais shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hais passes into half guard.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Hais is trying to control the action in half guard but Machine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hais is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Hais clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hais closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hais tries to advance position but instead Machine slips a leg back in to half guard.

Hais is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hais wants to free his trapped foot but Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine trying to hold on to Hais's head to control him but Hais postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hais seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Hais throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hais is working for a submission of some sort.
Hais is pressing down on Machine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machine is holding on for now.

That's two 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.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Hais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hais trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Hais throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hais trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hais is on top in guard.
Hais with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hais prevents Machine from getting back to his feet.
Hais pushes down on Machine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hais tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hais passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Hais looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machine is avoiding damage well.
Hais has knee on belly momentarily but Machine bucks him off and regains half guard.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hais uses his free foot to push down on Machine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Hais had his way with Ray Machine in that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Hais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hais throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Hais defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
Hais fails with the takedown

and Machine counters with a single leg into guard. Hais didn't expect that.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.
Hais trying to control from the bottom.

Hais actively working from the bottom here.
Hais tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Hais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Hais is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine prevents Hais from improving his position.

Hais is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Hais gets back to full guard.
Hais looking to control.

That's two 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.
Machine looking to pass the guard.

Hais looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.

Machine drops back looking for a leg! Hais is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hais manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Hais's guard.
Machine wants to control from the top but Hais keeps moving.

Hais has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hais will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hais tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Hais's legs - danger averted.
Hais bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machine's guard.
Haisis looking to pass into half guard but Machine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machine is in guard.

Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machine passes Hais's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hais tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Hais is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Hais is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Vladimir Hais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hais is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hais avoid being mounted?
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hais keeps working.
Machine prevents Hais from improving his position.
Machine thows a huge punch but Hais dodges it nicely.
Ray Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hais 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Hais!
Vladimir Hais is the new bantamweight champion!