PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rab Ferd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hell Yeah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferd
vs
Machine

172 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
150 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rab Ferd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferd's sensitive parts.
Machine falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ferd counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Machine is trying to control but can't.

Ferd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ferd is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferd to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine is trying to get back to full guard.
Machine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine trying to hold on to Ferd's head to control him but Ferd postures up.
We've been hearing that Ferd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Ferd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machine defending well though.
Machine is staying active underneath Ferd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferd slips a nice elbow through Machine's hands, connecting with Machine's forehead.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Ferd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferd working the head and body with strikes.
Ferd throwing shots but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Ferd is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferd slips a nice elbow through Machine's hands, connecting with Machine's forehead.
Ferd 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.
Machine is trying to get back to full guard.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ferd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ferd 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.

Ferd seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machine defending well though.
Ferd is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferd is trying to control. Machine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferd trying to advance position but Machine counters by regaining guard.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferd controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferd throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Machine keeping full guard, as Ferd tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferd is just out of range.
Machine moves away from the strike by Ferd.
A cross from Ferd lands.
Ferd fails with the takedown
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rab Ferd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A shot to the liver by Ferd. Beautiful body shot.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferd misses the shot to the body.
Ferd misses with a wild body shot.

Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferd did well to prevent Machine getting side control.

Ferd looking for submissions off his back.

Ferd looking for submissions off his back.
Machine stalling away here and it's allowed Ferd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Ferd has his foot on Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ferd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferd keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferd has wrist control.

Ferd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machine defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ferd is looking for a triangle but Machine pushes his legs off easily.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rab Ferd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ferd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferd trying to keep a closed guard but Machine is proving a slippery customer.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferd has wrist control.
Ferd trying to control the position.
Machine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machine stands up over Ferd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ferd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machine defends well.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ferd has his foot on Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Machine throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Ferd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferd keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

Ferd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Machine doesn't defend quickly enough and Ferd has managed to lock this one up! Can Machine escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ferd on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rab Ferd!
Rab Ferd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.