PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renaldo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastiat comes to the ring accompanied by Superstition. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bastiat
vs
Machida

188 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renaldo Machida!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bastiat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida walks into a stiff left hand from Bastiat.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Machida throws a right hand that Bastiat ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastiat also avoids with ease.

Bastiat feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Bastiat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bastiat thows a big elbow that misses.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bastiat controlling the action here.
Bastiat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastiat connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Bastiat is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bastiat tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.

Bastiat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bastiat prevents Machida from standing back up.
Bastiat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
Bastiat is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machida looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Bastiat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Bastiat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastiat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bastiat.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bastiat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bastiat lands with an uppercut that bounces Machida off the ropes and back into rage.
Bastiat swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.

Bastiat gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Machida is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bastiat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat wants to pass to mount but Machida is defending the position.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastiat is taking a breather. Machida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bastiat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bastiat stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Bastiat scores a takedown into full mount!
Bastiat landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastiat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machida looks a forlorn figure.
Machida is bucking up trying to escape but Bastiat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that second round.
That's time! Bastiat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bastiat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bastiat misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Bastiat lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Bastiat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machida in his tracks.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bastiat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machida misses the body punch
and Bastiat counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastiat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head.

Bastiat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bastiat lands in his opponent's guard.
Bastiat works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastiat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastiat throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Bastiat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bastiat 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bastiat postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Bastiat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bastiat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Renaldo Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastiat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bastiat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastiat lands with a nice body punch.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bastiat avoids it well.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastiat cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machida is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Bastiat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bastiat raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bastiat breaks from Machida's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastiat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Bastiat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bastiat with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bastiat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machida?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bastiat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machida is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bastiat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastiat looking to ground and pound but Machida is blocking nicely.
Bastiat controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat had his way with Renaldo Machida in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastiat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastiat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Bastiat catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastiat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastiat throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Renaldo Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bastiat counters with a straight right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Bastiat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastiat lands a nice short elbow.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastiat throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Bastiat sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Bastiat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bastiat looking to ground and pound but Machida is blocking nicely.
Frederic Bastiat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastiat with the ground and pound from mount.
Bastiat controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Bastiat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastiat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!