PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bitters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Hell Yeah blaring out of the sound system. Bitters has chosen Maybe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Rock Machine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rock Machine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Machine
vs
Bitters

180 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

171 cm
25
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Bitters!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitters throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bitters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Bitters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Bitters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Bitters.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitters slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bitters throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Bitters blocks a head kick by Machine.

Machine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bitters quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bitters controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine wants to control but Bitters is keeping him busy.
Bitters wants to get back to full guard.
Bitters keeping hold of Machine's head, controlling as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitters wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute 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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bitters keeping hold of Machine's head, controlling as best he can.
Bitters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bitters is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine is keen to just control but Bitters is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bitters tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bitters lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitters counters with a head kick. That will keep Machine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitters throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Bitters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machine misses with a body kick.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitters circles away.
Bitters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bitters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitters throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Bitters slams his shin into Machine's torso.
Some wild striking there from Bitters.
Bitters connects with a body shot.
Bitters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bitters leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Bitters won't allow it.
The referee calls for Bitters to work.

Bitters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards.
Bitters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitters avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bitters throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitters thows a body shot but no joy.
Bitters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bitters.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bitters works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Bitters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitters leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bitters pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitters pulls Machine in close to prevent any damage.
Bitters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bitters keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rock Machine just wasn't active enough.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bitters to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bitters.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitters throws a body kick that misses
and Machine counters with a good, hard body kick but Bitters shrugs it off.
Bitters clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bitters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine fails with the takedown
and Bitters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gary Bitters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitters cracks Machine with a good jab.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
Machine throws a leg kick but Bitters moved away.
Bitters tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine shoots in but Bitters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Bitters ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bitters.
Bitters catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gary Bitters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitters lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitters's waist but Bitters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Bitters gets double underhooks and turns Machine into the cage.
Bitters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Bitters avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bitters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bitters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bitters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bitters pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bitters lands a nice uppercut.
Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitters avoids it.
Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitters avoids it.

Bitters breaks the clinch.
Bitters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machine's hands.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bitters scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries for a takedown but Bitters circles away easily
and Bitters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bitters scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Machine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine throws a series of punches but Bitters moves out of range.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Bitters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Bitters.
Bitters misses with a kick to the body.
Bitters with a nice cross.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Bitters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bitters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitters lands a jab-cross combination.
Bitters explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bitters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bitters.
Bitters lands a high kick!
Bitters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bitters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitters throws a wild body kick that Machine sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bitters. That snapped Machine's head back.
Machine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Bitters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bitters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bitters is working Machine over against the cage.
Machine letting Bitters take a breather here.
Bitters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bitters trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Bitters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Machine misses with a takedown attempt
and Bitters counters with a left to the body.

Machine looking to score a takedown here. Bitters is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Bitters's guard.
Bitters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bitters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bitters.
Bitters seems keen to control Machine's posture.
Let's hope that Bitters has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Bitters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Machine throws a shot from downtown. Bitters moves away and avoids it.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Bitters counters with a head kick. That will keep Machine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Bitters.
Donk. Bitters catches Machine right on the button with a cross.
Gary Bitters 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.
Bitters tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bitters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitters misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bitters lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Bitters.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Bitters had a free shot at his head there.
Machine tries for a takedown but Bitters circles away easily
and Bitters counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bitters is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Bitters connects with a crisp jab.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Bitters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Bitters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitters scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bitters.
Bitters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bitters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bitters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bitters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Bitters.
Machine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Bitters, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Bitters against the cage but Bitters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machine goes for a double leg but Bitters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bitters continues to drive forward.
Bitters stalls.
Bitters lands a nice elbow.
Bitters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bitters.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bitters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bitters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bitters winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bitters!
A relieved looking Gary Bitters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.