PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dominickoy machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida comes to the cage accompanied by the game. Random has chosen Nas - Made you look as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

machida
vs
Random

185 cm
24
223 lbs
11 - 12 - 1

184 cm
24
210 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, dominickoy machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Random!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Random has closed the distance and engaged machida in a clinch.

machida lands a takedown into guard.

machida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
machida wants to get up but he can't break Random's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Random is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. machida is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Random is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Random is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. machida is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Random looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Random working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
machida lands a couple of elbows.
Random looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
machida advances position into side control!

machida tries for a kimura but Random is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Random knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Random explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Random tries a head kick but it misses.
Random throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Random connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed machida momentarily.
machida shoots in looking for a takedown but Random manages to keep the fight standing, pushing machida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
machida scores with a head kick. Random tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Rock Random has been cut.
machida staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Random throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Random fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Nice shot by Random.
machida is breathing heavily.
Random lets loose with a powerful body kick. machida will feel that in the morning.
machida avoids a kick to the body.
Random clobbers machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Random.
Random pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Random tries to clinch but machida is having none of it.

Random instigates a clinch.

machida lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Random is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but machida pulls his head out easily.
Random gets full guard.
Random trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to stand but Random is controlling from the bottom.
machida passes into half guard.
Random is trying to get back to full guard.
Random is looking to control machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Random avoid being mounted?

machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Random is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Random trying to control here.

Random is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but machida pulls his head out easily.
Random looks like he's trying to stand up.
machida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four 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.
Random gets back to half guard.

machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Random is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

machida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
machida is thwarting Random's attempts to control the position.

machida seems to be working for a kimura but Random defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Random manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Random is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rock Random will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Random's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

machida shoots in for a takedown but Random shows good takedown defense.
Random scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. machida doesn't seem bothered though.

machida tries to keep at a distance but Random has taken the fight into the clinch.
Random creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Random throws a blind hook that connects with the side of machidas head.
Random stops a takedown attempt from machida.
Random lands a nice elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Random.
Random throws an elbow that misses.
machida tries to break the clinch but Random is controlling the position.
Random unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Random tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Random working machida over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Random.
Random tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Random throws an elbow that misses.
machida avoiding damage as Random throws knees to the body.
machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Random avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dominickoy machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Random lands an elbow inside that machida shrugs off.
Random gets underhooks to prevent machida's takedown attempt.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through machida's defenses.
Random missing with knees to the body.
Random is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. machida is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Random gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Random throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Random works on machida's body with a couple of short punches.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Random.
Random lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Random landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Random lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Random.
machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Random lands a good knee to the midsection. machida won't want to take too many of those.
Random trying to control the position but instead, machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Random into the cage.
Random using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida avoids the elbow strike from Random, against the cage.
Random lands a damaging elbow.
machida tries for a takedown but Random manages to get underhooks.
machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Random has double underhooks.
Random tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Random throws an elbow but misses.
Random throws an elbow but it misses.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through machida's defenses.
Random with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Random misses with an elbow strike.

machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Random misses the target.
dominickoy machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida checks a low kick from Random.
machida throws a head kick that misses
and Random counters with a left and a right that stings machida.
Random connects with a single shot there.
Random scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Random misses.
Random getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
machida throws a head kick but Random moves out of range.
machida throws a big shot that misses.
Random doesn't manage to clinch there - machida circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Random. That's going to slow machida down.
machida needs to keep his hands up - Random had a free shot at his head there.

Random drives through and clinches with machida against the cage.
machida blocks an elbow strike from Random.
Random prevents the takedown attempt.
Random throws an elbow that misses.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Random unloads a knee to the mid-section. machida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Random lands an elbow inside that machida shrugs off.
Random pushes off an throws an elbow but machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Random scores a nice knee to the body.
machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random scores with a knee to the head.
Random stalling in the clinch.
machida working hard to break the clinch.
Random lands an elbow just above machida 's eye.
machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Random is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Random keeps the fight in the clinch, despite machida's efforts to push away.
Random is trying to maintain a safe position but machida gets an underhook and turns Random into the cage.
Nice elbow from Random.
Random crunches a lovely knee into machida's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Random lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

machida jumps guard.
machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Random is one step ahead there.
Random wants to control from the top but machida keeps moving.
Random wants to pass the guard but machida is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
machida looking to control.
Random prevents machida from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Random showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Random's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Random works over machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Random throws a lazy head kick

and machida moves into the clinch.
Random gets underhooks to prevent machida's takedown attempt.
machida blocks an elbow strike.
machida has had enough of the clinch but Random keeps him there for the moment.
Random working some nice short punches in the clinch.
machida blocks the elbow strike.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Random lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Random throws an elbow but misses.
Random lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Random takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Random.
machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Random fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Random scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Random lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Random gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Random misses with a knee strike.
Random using the Thai plumb to throw knees but machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida dodges an elbow strike from Random.
machida is trying to break the clinch but Random is controlling him.
machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
machida blocks an elbow strike from Random.
Random lands an elbow inside that machida shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Random.
Random tries a knee to the head but machida blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machida as Random tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Random throws an elbow but misses.
machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Random fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dominickoy machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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.
Random is looking to clinch.
Random listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Random thows a left - swing and a miss!
Random goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Random scores with a decent looking hook.

machida tries to sprawl but Random drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Random is trying to control. machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
machida is pressing down on Random's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Random accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Random stopping the sweep attempt from machida.
machida is working hard here to advance position.
dominickoy machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Random drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Random jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Random in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Random controls from within his opponent's guard.
machida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Random manages to get himself to full guard.
machida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Random has wrist control.

Random is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Random utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Random throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Random looking to hit a scissor sweep but machida is one step ahead there.
Rock Random is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Random has his foot on machida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. machida works his way back into a safe position though.
Random looking for a sweep. Not yet Random, not yet.

machida drops back looking for a leg! Random is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Random manages to kick machida off! machida jumps back into Random's guard.
Random utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Random bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in machida's guard.

machida has his foot on Random's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Random works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Random comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Random 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Random!