PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Skrillex - Bangarang as his entrance music. Cardio Machine will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mityou
vs
Machine

175 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

190 cm
26
165 lbs
28 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mityou tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Machine there.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?
Mityou wants to get back to his feet.
Mityou trying to hold on to Machine's head to control him but Machine postures up.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Mityou is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
Machine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Machine is trying to work for a kimura but Mityou is defending well.

Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machine slips a nice elbow through Mityou 's hands, connecting with Mityou 's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mityou sees it coming and defends easily.

Machine is working for a kimura but Mityou is defending it quite comfortably.

Mityou makes his way to full guard, as Machine worked for a kimura.
Mityou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mityou wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mityou dives on top into guard.
Mityou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou wants to stand but Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mityou is controlling him.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mityou wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sub Mityou .
Mityou has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a three punch combo that has Mityou backing up. Mityou nods at Machine to acknowledge the strikes.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mityou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mityou swivels and escapes.
Mityou looks to clinch
and Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Mityou with that takedown attempt.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Mityou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sub Mityou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cardio Machine.
Mityou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machine tries to avoid it but Mityou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machine to the ground. Machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Machine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mityou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.
Mityou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mityou is defended easily by Machine.
Mityou fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mityou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab from Machine.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mityou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mityou tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Mityou shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mityou is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.

Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Mityou is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machine working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mityou dodges the ground and pound from Machine.
You can see the frustration on Mityou 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mityou is trying to get back to half guard.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mityou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine cracks Mityou with a big right hand but Mityou just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mityou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou can't do much from the bottom here.
Machine working the ground and pound from side control.
Mityou manages to get back to half guard.
Mityou throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mityou is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mityou wants to sweep but no luck.

Machine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mityou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mityou has escaped and now he's on top!
Machine keeping moving, preventing Mityou from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mityou stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mityou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio 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.

Machine misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mityou counter with a right hand.
Mityou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cardio Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mityou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mityou did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Mityou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mityou wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mityou wants to stand and escape but Machine is having none of it.
Mityou working a defensive guard here.

Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mityou is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mityou has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machine is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine pushes Mityou off and gets back to his feet.
Mityou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machine with a poor takedown

and Mityou counters with a single leg into guard. Machine didn't expect that.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Mityou from controlling successfully.
Mityou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mityou wants to stand but Machine has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Mityou drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mityou taking a break here but Machine is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mityou trying to control from Machine's half guard. Machine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Machine wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Mityou clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mityou 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mityou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
Mityou tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mityou .
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mityou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mityou tries to clinch up.
Mityou is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Sub Mityou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mityou fails with an attempt to clinch.

Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Mityou .
Machine postures up in Mityou 's guard and throws a big left but Mityou blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is in close to Mityou 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine working some strikes from top position.
Mityou trying to strike off his back.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Mityou .
Machine stands and throws Mityou 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machine scoring with punches from side control.
Mityou is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.

Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mityou , who protects the arm well.

Machine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mityou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machine's guard! Nice work there by Mityou !

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mityou wants to stand but Machine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mityou with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine has his feet on Mityou 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mityou tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.

Machine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mityou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Mityou is retaining full guard.

Mityou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mityou has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mityou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Mityou in his guard.
Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Mityou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou throws a strike but Machine avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mityou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for Mityou on that attempt.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
A punch combination from Mityou misses.
Machine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mityou moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Mityou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mityou somewhat.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mityou 's waist but Mityou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mityou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mityou .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mityou but Mityou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mityou is defended easily by Machine.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Mityou misses with a low kick.
Machine misses with a takedown

and Mityou counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mityou .
Machine wants a takedown but no success here.
Machine wants to take the fight to the mat but Mityou manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants a takedown.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mityou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mityou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.
Mityou has Machine pressed against the cage.

Machine has Mityou pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mityou tumbling to the mat - Machine dives into Mityou 's guard.
Mityou is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Mityou .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws an elbow that misses. Mityou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machine's guard. Nice move by Mityou !
Mityou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardio Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sub Mityou just wasn't active enough.
Mityou shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Mityou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mityou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to stand up here but Machine is controlling him well.
Mityou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cardio Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Machine seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine trying to control the action but Mityou is working from the bottom.
Mityou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machine.
Mityou tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.

Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mityou defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cardio Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine is the new lightweight champion!
Cardio Machine made sure to mention his sponsor, New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview.