PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuteru Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Lee Fuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ho Lee Fuk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Machida
vs
Lee Fuk

182 cm
22
211 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

188 cm
19
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuteru Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ho Lee Fuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Fuk shows good takedown defense.
Machida tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fuk counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.

Fuk lands a big head kick that sends Machida tumbling to the mat! Fuk takes a step backwards and waves Machida back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Kazuteru Machida has been cut.
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 misses with a head kick.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuk throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Fuk throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Fuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Fuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fuk prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuteru Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuk stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Fuk scores with a hook to the body.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fuk.
Fuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Fuk gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fuk scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fuk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks a body shot from Fuk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fuk.
Fuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Fuk.
Fuk lands a body punch.
Fuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuk with a knee to the head.
Fuk pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida has Fuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuk lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Fuk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fuk's coach down at Cylon Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fuk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fuk lands with a short shot to the head.

Kazuteru Machida's cut is getting worse.
Fuk slowing the pace effectively.
Fuk lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Fuk prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuk tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Fuk misses with a knee strike.
Fuk lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida has Fuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuk has Machida pressed against the cage.
Fuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Machida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Fuk scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Fuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.

Machida is rocked!
Fuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fuk lands a big knee! That's hurt Machida! Oh, he's all over the place! Fuk lands another knee that sends Machida to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ho Lee Fuk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ho Lee Fuk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Kazuteru Machida had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Project Ascension'.