PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Machinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinator is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare. Daouda Kaho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kaho
vs
Machinator

190 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
260 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daouda Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Machinator!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machinator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaho looks to land a left hand but Machinator moved out of range nicely.
Kaho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machinator.
Machinator ducks right into an uppercut from Kaho.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaho misses the target.
Machinator fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kaho. No joy for Machinator on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kaho.
Kaho stalks Machinator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machinator's face. Machinator staggers backwards, shaken.
Kaho looks to throw the jab but Machinator is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kaho.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaho misses the target.
Kaho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daouda Kaho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daouda Kaho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Machinator.
Sloppy strikes from Kaho. Those never looked like landing.
Kaho throws an overhand right that lands on Machinator's shoulder, as Machinator tries to avoid the shot.
Machinator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machinator fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaho stuffs the takedown attempt from Machinator. Machinator gets slowly back to his feet.
Machinator looks for a takedown but Kaho sprawls well.
Machinator shoots in for a double leg but Kaho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho digs a good hook to Machinator's body.
Machinator walks into a stiff left hand from Kaho.
Kaho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machinator ducks under a wild hook from Kaho.
No luck for Machinator with that takedown attempt.
Machinator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaho misses with a lunging right hand

so Machinator counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machinator trying to control but Kaho is working from the bottom.
Machinator trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaho wants to get back to his feet but Machinator is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaho is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Kaho breaks from the clinch.
Kaho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machinator's sensitive parts.
Kaho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Robert Machinator has been cut.
Machinator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machinator somewhat.
Machinator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaho dips to his left and cracks Machinator with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho looks to land a left hand but Machinator moved out of range nicely.
Machinator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaho as he avoids it easily.
Machinator shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaho sprawls well. Kaho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machinator gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaho lands an overhand right.
Kaho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machinator blocks a jab.
Kaho fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaho works Machinator's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho lands with a straight right. Machinator didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Kaho.
Machinator looks gassed!
Kaho throws a jab when Machinator was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daouda Kaho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Machinator's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaho sizes up Machinator with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daouda Kaho is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaho misses with a right hand
and Machinator counters with a right hand to the body.
Machinator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machinator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaho.
Kaho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machinator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machinator there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kaho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaho.
Kaho lunges at Machinator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machinator's hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaho scores with a four punch combination!
Kaho loads up on a big right hand but Machinator slips the punch.
Kaho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaho stuffs the takedown.
Kaho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machinator circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kaho.
Machinator throws a head kick but Kaho moves out of range.
Kaho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machinator back to the cage. Kaho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kaho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaho scores with the left hand. Machinator knows he should have avoided that one.
Daouda Kaho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaho misses with a left hand
and Machinator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaho throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Kaho misses.
Machinator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaho.
Machinator shoots in and drives through. Kaho sprawls well.
Kaho lands a slapping body shot.
Machinator is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machinator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machinator has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaho throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machinator.
Daouda Kaho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Machinator.
Kaho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machinator slips under a jab.
Machinator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machinator there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaho misses with an uppercut.
Machinator has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Kaho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Kaho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Machinator is rocked!
Kaho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machinator is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaho finish him?
Kaho misses with an uppercut.
Machinator seems to have recovered his senses.
Machinator moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machinator shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaho but Kaho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaho stalks Machinator and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machinator's face. Machinator staggers backwards, shaken.
Machinator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaho.
Kaho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machinator.
Kaho jabs Machinator right on the nose. Machinator blinks but takes it well.
Kaho misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaho misses with an uppercut

so Machinator counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Machinator drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machinator has Kaho in his guard.
Kaho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machinator is proving hard to escape from.

Kaho stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kaho misses with an uppercut

and Machinator counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machinator.
Machinator prevents Kaho from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daouda Kaho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Machinator's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Machinator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaho connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Kaho finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaho as he connects with a hook.
Machinator moves out of range as Kaho strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machinator can do to turn this around?
Kaho throws a shot from downtown. Machinator moves away and avoids it.
Machinator moves out of range as Kaho strikes.
Machinator misses with a takedown attempt - Kaho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machinator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machinator fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kaho misses the target.
Machinator takes one on the button.
Kaho moves out of range as Machinator strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaho.
Kaho fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaho scores with a punch to the head.
Machinator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaho's waist but Kaho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machinator off to one side.
Daouda Kaho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Machinator.
Machinator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machinator avoids the head kick by Kaho.
Machinator moves forwards but Kaho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaho misses with a two punch combination.
Kaho thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machinator shoots in but no luck this time.
Machinator slips a jab from Kaho.
Kaho scores with a jab to the head.
Kaho throws out a loose jab but Machinator uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machinator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machinator shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaho as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Kaho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaho.
Machinator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaho.
Kaho connects with a single shot there.
Machinator shoots in for a takedown but Kaho shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho lands with a hook. Machinator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machinator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machinator takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaho with a jab.
Daouda Kaho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaho throws out a loose jab but Machinator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaho cracks Machinator with a good jab.
Kaho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machinator is able to avoid easily.
Kaho misses with a hook.
Kaho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machinator counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho misses with a straight right.
Kaho falls off balance throwing a combination

and Machinator counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaho!

Machinator is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kaho has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kaho!

Machinator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robert Machinator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kaho stands up and waves to Machinator to follow him.
Kaho throws a sloppy head kick and Machinator moves out of range easily.
Daouda Kaho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daouda Kaho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daouda Kaho!