PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monte Talley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RikI Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RikI Machida has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Monte Talley's chin.

Talley
vs
Machida

190 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monte Talley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, RikI Machida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Talley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machida looking to control.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machida trying to strike off his back.
Talley wants to stand and escape but instead Machida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida tries to stand but Talley is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida wants to control from the top but Talley keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Talley holds on and takes a little breather.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick by Machida misses

and Talley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Talley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Talley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machida regains half guard.

Machida actively working from the bottom here.

Talley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Talley avoids the body shot from Machida.

Machida drives through with a takedown into Talley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machida looks winded!
Talley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
Talley wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida won't allow Talley to get back to his feet.
Talley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Talley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Machida is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Talley's half guard.
Talley is looking to improve his position.
Machida trying to pass the guard but Talley defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machida's back!

Talley is persistently looking for the submission but Machida is defending it well.
Talley lands with a hammerfist to the side of Machida's head.
Talley keeps control of the position as Machida tries to break free.
Talley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Machida controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Talley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Machida hold on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talley lands a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machida is trapped and Talley is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Talley scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Machida is looking for a way out.
Talley is landing with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Machida fending off the submission attempt from Talley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Talley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talley has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Talley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida prevents Talley from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Talley gets caught napping as Machida dives in and scores a takedown. Talley manages to retain guard.
Talley is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
Machida wanted to stand there but Talley had control of the position.
Monte Talley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talley wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talley pulls Machida in close to prevent any damage.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talley wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Talley wants to control but Machida passes easily into half guard.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Talley is defending well.
Talley is not content to let Machida control the position.
Machida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida stops Talley from getting back to his feet.
Talley has hold of Machida's hands but Machida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Talley!
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Talley tries to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Talley wants to get back to his feet.
Machida looking to control but Talley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machida controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Will Machida go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Talley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Talley won't enjoy being in this position. Machida looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Talley is tapping - it's over boys! Machida picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). RikI Machida!