PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen Get Knocked Out as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Machida
vs
Punch

190 cm
31
199 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

193 cm
27
201 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punch.
A lazy left from Punch finds it's target.
Punch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Punch.

Machida clinches up with Punch and pushes him back against the cage.

Punch breaks the clinch.

Machida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punch controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ray Punch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Machida staying out of range there.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.
Punch is trying to buck Machida off.
Punch struggling a bit here.
Punch is looking to regain half guard here but Machida keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Machida's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Punch wants to control but Machida postures up.
Machida working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machida throws a strike aimed at the side of Punch's head but Punch avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to control but Punch is keeping him busy.
Punch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Machida creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Punch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Punch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Machida.
Punch is looking to reverse the position.
Machida working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Punch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machida is chipping away with strikes.
Punch can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Punch misses with a left hand

and Machida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machida.
Machida stays in close to Punch's body and controls the position.

Lyoto Machida has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Punch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Punch motions for Machida to come forward. Punch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punch throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida shoots in but Punch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punch circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Punch. That snapped Machida's head back.
Punch cracks Machida with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Punch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Punch lands a jab to the head.
Punch looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Punch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punch cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Ray Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida moves out of range as Punch strikes.
Punch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Punch.

Punch gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Punch tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Punch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Machida has clasped his hands together around Punch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch sneaks back into half guard.
Machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punch's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Punch is trying to stand back up but Machida is controlling him
Punch trying to control but Machida postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Punch was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Machida dives in and scores a takedown into Punch's guard.
Machida trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
Punch wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.

Lyoto Machida has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machida stalks Punch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Punch's face. Punch staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punch catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida slips under a jab.
Punch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machida fails to land the takedown.
Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punch tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punch to the ground. Punch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray Punch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Punch misses with a straight left.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Machida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Punch is fending him off so far but Machida persists. Nope, Punch circles away and we're back to standing.
Punch swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punch. Punch obviously looking to wear him down.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Machida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punch.
Punch misses with a two punch combination.
Punch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
Punch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Punch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida throws a low kick but Punch moves out of range easily.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punch's head.
Punch throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida throws a right and a left that Punch avoids nicely.
Punch connects with a nice looking jab.
Punch misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Punch. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida walks into a jab.
Punch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Punch misses with a wild body shot.
Machida moves away from the strike by Punch.
Punch scores with a nice strike.
Punch takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Punch misses its intended target.
Punch connects with a crisp jab.
Machida misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punch.
Punch 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.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Punch. That snapped Machida's head back.
Punch misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
Machida looks to land a combination but Punch avoids it well.
Punch lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Punch sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Punch misses.
Machida walks into a stiff left hand from Punch.

Punch gets caught flat footed, as Machida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machida wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.

Lyoto Machida has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Punch motions for Machida to come forward. Punch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida rushes Punch and presses him up against the cage.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Punch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punch loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Punch lands with a right hand.
Punch scores with a nice head shot.

Machida has Punch up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida keeps control of Punch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Punch avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punch tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Punch wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Punch.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Lyoto Machida!

Lyoto Machida wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyoto Machida made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q159, along with how happy he was to win his fight.