PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan DePloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hell Yeah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DePloi
vs
Machine

170 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan DePloi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.

DePloi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DePloi trying to hold on to Machine's head to control him but Machine postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DePloi is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine prevents DePloi from improving his position.
DePloi trying to control from the bottom.
DePloi is not content to let Machine control the position.

Rock Machine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

DePloi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machine quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DePloi prevents Machine from standing back up.
Machine tries to roll over but DePloi keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying to control but DePloi postures up.
Machine is doing well to control the position and prevent DePloi from advancing to side control.
DePloi trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

DePloi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machine is defending against the submission attempts here by DePloi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DePloi is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DePloi to get the leverage.
Machine wants to control but DePloi is keeping busy.

DePloi is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DePloi to get the leverage.

DePloi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine tries to get to full guard but DePloi has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is controlling DePloi's trapped leg to prevent DePloi from advancing to side control.

DePloi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as DePloi sits in half guard.
DePloi wants to pass the guard but Machine is defending well.
Machine trying to hold on to DePloi's head to control him but DePloi postures up.

DePloi looking for a submission but Machine manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Machine looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to hit a switch here but DePloi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machine there!
Machine tries to lock up and control but DePloi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DePloi content just to control the position here.
DePloi avoids the attempt from Machine to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DePloi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but DePloi persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.

Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DePloi is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rock Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DePloi is not content to let Machine control the position.
DePloi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DePloi.

DePloi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machine has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine scoring with strikes but DePloi is staying in there.
DePloi working to try and regain half guard.
DePloi is working hard here to advance position.

Machine wants to finish this one by submission but DePloi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machine.
DePloi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machine lands a nice shot to the head.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DePloi is looking to escape.
Machine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machine landing strikes from the mount and DePloi is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns DePloi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DePloi tries to reverse the position but Machine maintains control.
DePloi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Machine working for a submission but DePloi is keeping him at bay.
Machine wants to take his opponent's back but DePloi doesn't allow it.
Machine breaks from DePloi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machine avoids the attempt from DePloi to control.
Machine lands a couple of good shots and DePloi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
DePloi is in bad spot here.
Machine doesn't have the hooks in and DePloi manages to turn into his guard.
Machine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DePloi has passed into side control.

DePloi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DePloi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machine is looking to reverse the position.
DePloi trying to control the position but Machine is working away.
Machine wants to control but DePloi postures up.

DePloi tries for a kimura but Machine is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine manages to work his way to half guard, despite DePloi's best efforts.

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

DePloi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine tries to roll over but DePloi keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

DePloi trying to work for an americana but Machine has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

DePloi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machine as he jumps to the side.
DePloi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Machine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machine works over DePloi with some ground and pound from guard.

Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DePloi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.

Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
DePloi misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan DePloi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine leaves DePloi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DePloi is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DePloi has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DePloi tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.

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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DePloi gets full guard.
Machine wants to pass the guard but DePloi is keeping the position.
Machine passes DePloi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DePloi manages to get to full guard.
Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machine landing a few strikes.
Machine cracks DePloi with a big right hand but DePloi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machine scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DePloi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

DePloi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine is pressing down on DePloi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DePloi trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeping full guard, as DePloi tries to pass.
Ryan DePloi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DePloi postures up.
Machine pulls DePloi in close to prevent any damage.
DePloi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by DePloi or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine, which made it look bad.

Machine moves into range and clinches up with DePloi.

Machine manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for DePloi on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine digs a good body shot into DePloi's ribs.

Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machine showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DePloi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

DePloi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DePloi has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DePloi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machine content to control rather than advance.

DePloi is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Machine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
After winning the bout, Rock Machine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.