PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Machida
vs
Chance

180 cm
23
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Chance!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Chance misses.
Machida throws a right hand that Chance ducks under and follows up with a left that Chance also avoids with ease.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chance at a distance.
Chance darts in trying to clinch
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chance.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chance at a distance.
Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Chance.
Chance walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida stuns Chance with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Chance.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Chance misses with a series of wild punches.
Chance misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Chance.
Chance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chance thinking.
Chance falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Chance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Chance looks winded!
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Chance misses with a double jab
and Chance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida avoids the head kick by Chance.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Chance is looking to clinch.
Machida connects with the punch.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chance on the side of the head.
Machida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chance on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida stalks Chance and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chance's face. Chance staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chance.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chance on the side of the head.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida stuns Chance with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chance is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chance.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Chance's ribcage. Chance let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Chance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chance or not.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Chance's ribcage. Chance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
A short left from Machida.
Machida digs a right hand into Chance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chance's gas tank.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Chance should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chance or not.
Machida works on Chance's body with a couple of short punches.

Machida manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Chance tries to clinch up.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chance at a distance.
Chance's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chance scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Chance walks into a left hand.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Machida catches Chance right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida lands the left hand.
Chance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.

Machida moves into range and clinches up with Chance.
Chance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Machida clinches up with Chance and pushes him back against the cage.
Chance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chance is trying to break free.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chance working hard to break the clinch.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chance tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Chance is breathing heavily.
Chance wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chance.
Machida prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
Machida presses Chance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chance is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Machida.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida cracks Chance with a nice body shot.
Chance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chance's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chance tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chance wants to break free but Machida has control.
Chance is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chance.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida.
Chance looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida works on Chance's body with a couple of short punches.

Machida breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Chance will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chance at a distance.

Machida has Chance up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Machida.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Machida.
Machida digs a right hand into Chance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chance's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chance or not.
A short left from Machida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida presses Chance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machida digs a good body shot into Chance's ribs.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machida.
Jab from Machida.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Chance persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.

Machida clinches up with Chance and pushes him back against the cage.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida works on Chance's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Machida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Machida lands a jab-cross combination.

Machida moves into the clinch.
Chance is trying to break free.
Chance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida has Chance pressed against the cage, preventing Chance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida has Chance pressed against the cage, preventing Chance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Chance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chance is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Chance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Good body shot from Machida.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chance can do to turn this around?
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Machida darts in and clinches Chance up against the cage.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chances head.
Machida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
John Chance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida pushes Chance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
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!
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida pushes Chance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida pushes Chance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida pushes Chance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida digs a right hand into Chance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chance's gas tank.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida presses Chance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida is working Chance over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Machida lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.

Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chance doesn't seem bothered though.

Machida clinches.

Machida breaks from the clinch.
Machida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chance eats them both and turns towards Machida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chance closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida with a jab.
Machida scores with a nice head shot.
Machida sizes up Chance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Chance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Chance does no damage.

Machida clinches up against the cage.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Chance's ribcage. Chance let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Chance tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Machida is leaning against Chance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Machida keeps control of Chance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida pushes Chance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Machida!