PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and santana machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida has chosen Sexy Chick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. santana machida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shango
vs
machida

189 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
187 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, santana machida!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shango goes for a takedown attempt but machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shango.
Shango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. machida defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Shango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

machida clinches up against the cage.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango wants to break free but machida has control.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
Shango tries to break the clinch but machida is controlling the position.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida looks gassed!
machida connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango is trying to maintain a safe position but machida gets an underhook and turns Shango into the cage.
Shango is trying to push machida away but machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
Shango looking to throw knees to the head but machida is blocking nicely.
Shango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shango wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but machida has him pressed against the cage.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but machida is keeping busy.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango tries to break the clinch but machida is controlling the position.
Shango wants to stall.
Shango wants to break free but machida has control.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
Shango jumps guard but machida stands there with Shango around his waist. Shango gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machida as Shango tries to tie him up.
machida misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by machida.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango tries to land knees in the clinch but machida avoids the damage to the body.
Shango wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but machida has him pressed against the cage.
machida keeps control of Shango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango has had enough of the clinch but machida keeps him there for the moment.
Shango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
machida is pressed up against the cage. Shango has hold of a leg and is looking to drag machida down to the mat. machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
machida wants to clinch up but Shango keeps it at a distance.
machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
machida tries to clinch but Shango is having none of it.
Shango is looking to clinch.
machida tries to clinch but Shango is having none of it.

machida rushes Shango and presses him up against the cage.
Shango tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
Shango has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida has Shango pressed against the cage, preventing Shango from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by machida.
Shango misses with a punch to the body.
Shango working hard to break the clinch.
machida avoids the elbow strike from Shango, against the cage.
Shango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by machida as Shango tries to tie him up.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and machida avoids it.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango can't break the clinch.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango tries to work over machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and machida avoids it.
Shango misses with a punch to the body.
machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shango's efforts to push away.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida has him pressed against the cage.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango is trying to stall.
Shango 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.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida keeps control of Shango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shango has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango looking for a takedown.
Shango using the Thai plumb to throw knees but machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

santana machida dominated that round.
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.

Shango doesn't manage to clinch there - machida circles away.
machida wants to clinch.
Shango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
machida is looking to clinch but Shango is avoiding it.

machida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shango, pushing him back against the cage.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango tries to circle away but machida has him pinned against the cage.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from machida.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
Shango is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
Shango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shango tries to break the clinch but machida is controlling the position.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but machida is keeping busy.
Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shango wants to get back to striking at distance but machida won't allow it.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Shango's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shango trying to stall but machida improves his position.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida has him pressed against the cage.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Shango wants a takedown but no success here.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida landing knees to the head.
Shango is looking to break free of the clinch but machida has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by machida.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!

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.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida lands a knee to the head.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. machida smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shango paws at him with a jab and circles away.

machida moves into the clinch successfully.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida lands a knee to the head.
Shango trying to land knees to the body.
machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shango's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is trying to force a seperation but machida has the dominant position.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Shango's face as he tries to break the clinch.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Shango throws a head punch that misses.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida with a knee to the head.
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with machida's elbow.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
A knee to the head by machida.

That's four 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.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
Shango looking to stall.
Shango 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.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango tries for a takedown but machida manages to get underhooks.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shango tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Shango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as machida walks away with a smile on his face. Shango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Shango tries to keep at a distance but machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shango.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

santana machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Shango tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but machida swivels and escapes.
santana machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
machida is looking to clinch but Shango is avoiding it.
machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Shango circles away.

machida has managed to clinch.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida blocks an elbow strike.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida has him pressed against the cage.
machida avoiding damage as Shango throws knees to the body.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shango.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shango is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shango jumps guard but machida stands there with Shango around his waist. Shango gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shango trying to control the position but instead, machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shango into the cage.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
Shango tries to circle away but machida has him pinned against the cage.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shango working hard to break the clinch.
Shango stalling in the clinch but machida improves position.
Shango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A knee to the head by machida.
Shango is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
Shango takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shango blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida with a knee to the head.
Shango goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
Shango has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
santana machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida looking to throw knees to the head but Shango is blocking nicely.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shango is trying to break free.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida misses with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but machida is controlling him.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is trying to break free.
Shango tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. machida smiles and moves away.
machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shango keeps the fight on the outside.
Shango is looking to clinch.

machida gets a clinch.
Shango tries to work over machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shango wants to stall.
machida misses with a knee strike.
machida tries a knee to the head but Shango blocks it.
Shango tries to break free but machida pushes him back against the cage.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
machida misses with a knee strike.

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.
Shango tries to stall but machida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shango can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida misses with a knee strike.
machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango struggles to land a body shot inside as machida controls his hands.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango tries to stall but machida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
machida with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida misses with a knee strike.
Shango wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Papa Shango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shango has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
santana machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well machida 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... santana machida!