PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 2470 p4p, 3945 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 249 p4p, 351 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sub Machine was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ryokale
vs
Machine

160 cm
24
140
12 - 9 - 0

160 cm
27
135
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruddo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Machine throws a right hand that misses

and Ryokale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryokale lands a left hand.
Machine is trying to pull guard but Ryokale has him pressed against the cage.
Ryokale lands a left hand.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine tries a knee to the head but Ryokale blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is looking to control Ryokale's arms but Ryokale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machine has his back to the cage.
Machine can't get the takedown.
Ruddo Ryokale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Machine.
A right hand to the body from Ryokale.
Machine wants to break free but Ryokale has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine jumps guard but Ryokale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryokale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Ryokale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine is trying to pull guard but Ryokale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machine tries a knee to the head but Ryokale blocks it.
Ryokale is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Ryokale lands a shot to the body.
Ryokale pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryokale lands with a light punch inside.
Ryokale lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryokale has Machine pressed against the cage, preventing Machine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryokale digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Machine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryokale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryokale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryokale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryokale after a bit of a struggle.
Ryokale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machine tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryokale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryokale lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.

Machine is rocked!
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Ryokale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryokale is defending well for now.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Machine tries to break free but Ryokale pushes him back against the cage.
Machine tries to pull guard but Ryokale holds him up against the cage and eventually Machine drops back down to his feet.
Machine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryokale has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryokale.
Ryokale lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine jumps guard but Ryokale stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryokale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryokale finish him?
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryokale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryokale scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryokale after a bit of a struggle.
Machine fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Ryokale.
Ryokale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryokale is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ryokale lands with an overhand left.

Ryokale closes the distance and pushes Machine back into the cage.
Ryokale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryokale unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machine! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ryokale is unloading with more strikes now! Machine drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruddo Ryokale!