PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machine's choice of entrance music: Stupid KId. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Zordick
vs
Machine

165 cm
32
158 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

165 cm
29
147 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machine.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zordick. Machine shrugs it off though.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Zordick with an uppercut!
Zordick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zordick manages to avoid it.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Machine.
Zordick tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine thuds a left hand into Zordick's body.
Zordick wants to clinch.

Machine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zordick's guard.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Zordick is keeping the position.

Zordick working for submissions but it's allowed Machine to get to half guard.

Zordick looking for submissions off his back.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zordick sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zordick is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zordick's head.
Zordick is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zordick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Zordick trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Machine manages to pass to mount!

Machine goes for an armbar but Zordick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zordick.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Zordick from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zordick!
Zordick tries to lock up and control but Machine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Zordick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zordick working to try and regain half guard.
Machine wants to control the pace but Zordick is squirming around nicely.
Zordick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine landing strikes from the mount.
Machine wants to control the pace but Zordick is squirming around nicely.

Zordick defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machine.
Zordick is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zordick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zordick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine controlling the pace for now.

Machine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zordick is now in Machine's guard. A big mistake from Machine there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Machine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machine throws a hook to the side of Zordick's head but Zordick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zordick is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Zordick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine is thwarting Zordick's attempts to control the position.

Zordick actively working from the bottom here.
Zordick wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Machine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zordick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machine pulls his head out easily.
Zordick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zordick.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine trying to control but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Machine is working Zordick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine postures up in Zordick's guard and throws a big left but Zordick blocks it.
Ray Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zordick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine wants to control from the top but Zordick keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Zordick has an active guard here but Machine has managed to pass into half guard.
Machine is stalling here. Zordick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zordick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zordick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machine's legs.
Zordick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zordick trying to control but Machine is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Zordick is having none of it.
Zordick prevents Machine from getting the reversal.
Zordick throws some wild stikes that Machine manages to avoid easily.
Zordick looking to control but Machine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine wants to control but Zordick is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zordick wants to clinch.
Zordick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machine is able to avoid easily.
Zordick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine lands with a straight right. Zordick didn't see that one coming.
Zordick moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zordick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine throws a combination that misses
enabling Zordick to counter with a crisp jab.
Zordick throws out a leg kick but Machine moves out of range and Zordick only half commits.
Zordick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zordick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Zordick ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machine checks a low kick from Zordick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands a head shot.
Zordick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machine throws a jab when Zordick was well out of range.
Ray Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine swings for the body but Zordick moves out of range.

Zordick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zordick working away.
Machine is trying to get back to half guard.
Zordick tries to move to mount but Machine blocks the move with his legs.
Zordick trying to control the position but Machine is working away.
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Zordick keeps moving and retains side control.
Ray Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machine trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by Zordick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zordick wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Zordick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Zordick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zordick trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Kahlua Zordick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
Machine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zordick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zordick's back!
Zordick trying to control the position but Machine manages to sink in the hooks.
Machine is hanging on to Zordick's back as he tries to escape.
Machine is trying to stick to Zordick's back but Zordick is turning into Machine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zordick.
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zordick manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zordick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine stays in close to Zordick's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kahlua Zordick.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Machine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Machine waved his t-shirt featuring BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.