PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machina has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Symons
vs
Machina

170 cm
25
171 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
162 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Namunamu Clothing

All 160

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Judge Machina!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machina throws a head kick that misses.
Symons shoots for a takedown but Machina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Symons shoots in and drives through. Machina sprawls well.
Machina throws a looping overhand right but Symons ducks down to avoid it.
Symons shoots in for a double leg but Machina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Symons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Symons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machina defending well though.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is controlling the pace.
Symons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Symons 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Symons in particular looking to stall.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Symons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machina has managed to free his arm - good work.
Symons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machina defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Machina trying to hold on to Symons's head to control him but Symons postures up.
Machina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Symons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symons.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Symons working over Machina with some ground and pound. Machina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Symons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Symons is pressing down on Machina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machina is holding on for now.
Symons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machina keeps working.
Symons lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Symons is looking to take a break and control but Machina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons throws a strike but Machina avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Symons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Symons seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Machina for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses.
Symons trying to control but Machina is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symons with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Machina throws a body punch but Symons moves out of range.
Machina misses with a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina trying to land knees to the body.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Symons takes an elbow to the temple.
Machina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machina.

It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Symons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machina up against the cage.
Symons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machina after a bit of a struggle.
Symons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Symons managing to block the knees to the body from Machina.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina tries a knee to the head but Symons blocks it.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Symons wants the takedown. Machina is fighting it off but Symons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machina's guard against the cage.
Symons throwing strikes from guard but Machina blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Symons wants to control from the top but Machina keeps moving.
Symons throwing strikes but missing.
Machina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina pulls Symons in to control the position.
Machina working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Machina trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Judge Machina.
Machina stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graeme Symons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symons shoots in for a takedown but Machina shows good takedown defense.
Symons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Symons tries for a takedown but Machina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machina misses with a series of wild punches.
Judge Machina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Symons drives through with a takedown into Machina's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Symons postures up in Machina's guard and throws a big left but Machina blocks it.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Machina is keeping the position.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons is looking to work some ground and pound but Machina has wrist control.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Machina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons postures up in Machina's guard and throws a big left but Machina blocks it.
Symons is working Machina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Symons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machina has Symons pulled in close to control his posture.
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!
Symons trying to control but Machina is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graeme Symons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Symons has a takedown stuffed.
Machina connects with a body shot.
Symons keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Machina. No joy for Symons on that attempt.

Symons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machina's half guard.
Symons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machina gets full guard.
Symons throws a strike but Machina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina won't allow Symons to sweep him here.
Symons looking to control.
Symons keeping full guard, as Machina tries to pass.
Symons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Symons is trying to control the action in half guard but Machina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Symons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Judge Machina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Symons lands a couple of good shots and Machina has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Even with his hooks in, Symons manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Machina tries to roll but Symons sticks to his back.
Symons cracks Machina with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Machina from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Machina covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons missing with punches from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Machina as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Symons!
Symons wants to control the position but Machina frees himself and scrambles - Symons manages to regain control in side control.
Symons in side control, throwing shots but Machina defends.
Symons throws a strike aimed at the side of Machina's head but Machina avoids it well.
Machina regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symons.
Symons prevents Machina from improving his position.
Symons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machina has one foot on Symons's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Machina as Symons shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Symons, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
During a confident post fight interview, Graeme Symons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.