PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Machismo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Elliot
vs
Machismo

185 cm
23
204 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Machismo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machismo dives in and grabs Elliot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elliot pushes down on Machismo's head and hops out.
Machismo keeps Elliot at a distance using the push kick.
Machismo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elliot as he jumps to the side.
Machismo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elliot as he avoids it easily.
Ray Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Machismo.
Machismo fails to land the takedown.
Machismo lands a head kick. Elliot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machismo is defended easily by Elliot.
Nice takedown defense from Elliot. No joy for Machismo on that attempt.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machismo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machismo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machismo avoids the body shot from Elliot.
Machismo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elliot.
Nice sprawl there from Elliot as Machismo shoots in.
Elliot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machismo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliot defends it nicely.
Ryan Machismo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machismo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machismo looks gassed!
Machismo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Machismo misses with a takedown
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machismo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machismo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machismo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machismo is countered with a crisp right hand from Elliot that sends him to the canvas! Elliot follows him to the mat into side control.
Elliot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machismo keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Elliot.
Elliot trying to control the position but Machismo is working away.
Machismo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Elliot.
Machismo is pushing Elliot's head away, looking to escape. Elliot manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elliot stands up and beckons Machismo to his feet.
Elliot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machismo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machismo fails with the takedown
and Elliot counters with a stiff right hand.
Machismo shoots and misses
and Machismo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machismo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Machismo duly obliges.
Machismo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elliot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machismo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machismo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a right hand to the body.
Machismo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machismo has his takedown stuffed
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machismo slips a jab and a cross from Elliot.
Machismo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Elliot is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machismo.
Nice sprawl there from Elliot as Machismo shoots in.
Machismo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machismo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Elliot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machismo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elliot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot takes a swing at Machismo's ribcage but misses.
Machismo fails with the takedown
and Elliot counters with a one-two to the body.
Machismo tries for a takedown but Elliot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Machismo.
Machismo has his takedown stuffed
and Elliot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Machismo.
Machismo tries for a takedown but Elliot circles away easily
and Elliot counters with a three punch combo that has Machismo backing up. Machismo nods at Elliot to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machismo fails with the takedown
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machismo misses with a takedown attempt - Elliot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machismo misses with a takedown
and Elliot counters with a two punch combo.
Machismo has a takedown stuffed.
Ray Elliot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machismo fails to land with a series of punches.
Elliot throws an overhand right that lands on Machismo's shoulder, as Machismo tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machismo is defended easily by Elliot.
Machismo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machismo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elliot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elliot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machismo.
Machismo clinches but Elliot breaks the clinch
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elliot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machismo throws a series of strikes that have Elliot backpedaling.
Machismo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machismo shoots in but no luck this time.
Machismo moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.
Elliot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machismo digs a good body shot into Elliot's ribs.
Machismo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elliot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machismo somewhat.
Machismo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machismo fails with the takedown.
Elliot scores with a three punch combo!

That's four 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.
Machismo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Elliot to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Elliot as Machismo shoots in.
Elliot throws a body punch but Machismo moves out of range.
Machismo throws a nice head kick!
Machismo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a two punch combo.
Machismo scores with a decent looking hook.
Elliot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machismo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Elliot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Machismo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray Elliot is winning the standup battle so far.
Machismo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machismo scores with a three punch combo!
Elliot lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Elliot as Machismo shoots in.
Ray Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Machismo.
Elliot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elliot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elliot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elliot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machismo.

Machismo gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machismo wants to control but Elliot is keeping him busy.
Elliot trying to hold on to Machismo's head to control him but Machismo postures up.
Elliot wants to improve his position but Machismo is controlling well.
Machismo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Elliot is not content to let Machismo control the position.
Elliot is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elliot is looking to control Machismo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elliot avoid being mounted?

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body kick from Machismo.
Machismo tries for a takedown but Elliot circles away easily
and Elliot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machismo.
Machismo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elliot but Elliot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elliot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machismo was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliot.
Machismo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machismo tries for a takedown but Elliot circles away easily
and Elliot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot throws a body punch but Machismo moves out of range.
Machismo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliot's waist but Elliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machismo off to one side.
Ray Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machismo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machismo.
Elliot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machismo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machismo.
Machismo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elliot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machismo defending well as Elliot loads up on a big left hand.
Machismo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliot sprawls well. Elliot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machismo gets slowly back to his feet.
Machismo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliot circles away.

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.
Elliot stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Elliot there.
Elliot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Machismo. Machismo gets slowly back to his feet.
Machismo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machismo.
Ryan Machismo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Elliot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elliot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machismo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Elliot.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elliot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Elliot!