PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Ride the Lightning. Rage Machine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kivi
vs
Machine

175 cm
41
160 lbs
35 - 27 - 2

175 cm
27
158 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 35 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Machine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kivi.
Kivi blocks a low kick nicely.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machine tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands.
Machine misses with a body kick.
Machine with a nice cross.
Machine closes the distance but Kivi moves to the side
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kivi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machine tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine misses the shot to the body.

Machine forces Kivi back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kivi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machine up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Machine stalling in the clinch but Kivi improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi avoiding damage as Machine throws knees to the body.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Machine pushes Kivi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Kivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Machine.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi stalling.
Machine is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Kivi tries to tie him up.
Machine misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Machine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kivi slowing the pace effectively.
Kivi being controlled against the cage.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Machine has Kivi pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A jab from Machine misses.
Rage Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Machine gets a clinch.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Machine blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kivi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kivi up against the cage.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kivi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
Machine holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands with a left to the head.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rage Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Kivi avoids the damage to the body.
Machine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kivi up against the cage.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine stalling against the cage.
Kivi stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine lands a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with some punches.
Machine taking a breather.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Machine misses with some punches.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine missing with knees to the body.
Machine avoiding damage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
Machine takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Kivi has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Machine.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Kivi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with some punches.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kivi.
Machine stalling against the cage.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kivi throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Machine tries to clinch there but Kivi circles away.
Kivi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Machine clinches up against the cage.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Machine gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Machine gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine is looking to control Kivi's arms but Kivi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machine has his back to the cage.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Machine.
Machine is trying to stall.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Machine digs a right hand into Kivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivi's gas tank.
Kivi stalling against the cage.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Machine.
Kivi wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine is struggling to control the position.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Machine lands a body shot.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Machine into the cage.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine presses Kivi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
The referee calls for Machine to work.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi trying to stall but Machine improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machine looking to stall.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Kivi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kivi slips under a jab from Machine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.

Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kivi, pushing him back against the cage.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rage 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Machine!