PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Portgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Machida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Portgas
vs
Machida

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Portgas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portgas fails with a takedown attempt.
Portgas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Portgas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Portgas gets a takedown into half guard.

Machida has one foot on Portgas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a body punch but Portgas moves out of range.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portgas moves away.
Portgas shoots in but no luck this time.

Portgas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Machida tries to buck Portgas off but Portgas takes his back!
Machida controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Machida manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Machida looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Portgas shoots in.
Portgas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portgas shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Portgas shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Machida gets caught flat footed, as Portgas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Portgas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Portgas is controlling him.
Portgas wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Portgas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Portgas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machida dives on top into guard.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Portgas.

Portgas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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.
Machida wants to stand and escape but instead Portgas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Portgas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Portgas, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Portgas is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Portgas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Portgas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida looks to land a combination but Portgas avoids it well.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Portgas circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Portgas shoots in.
Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portgas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Portgas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Portgas.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Portgas trying to control the position but Machida is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Portgas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Portgas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machida tries to escape but Portgas is in control.

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

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 is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Portgas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida tries to escape but Portgas is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portgas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Portgas prevents Machida from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Portgas misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portgas.
Portgas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida throws a head kick but Portgas moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Portgas shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Portgas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Portgas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ace Portgas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portgas looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Portgas shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Portgas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Machida uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Portgas shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Portgas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portgas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Portgas shoots in.
Yoshi Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portgas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Portgas or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Portgas is out of range.
Portgas has a takedown stuffed.

Portgas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Portgas trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to escape but Portgas is in control.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Portgas is dominant here and he's now got Machida's back!
You get the feeling that Machida really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Portgas working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portgas tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
Machida squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Portgas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machida is trying to stand up.

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.

Portgas goes for an armbar but Machida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machida.

Machida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Portgas, up you get!
Portgas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshi Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portgas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Portgas persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.

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 Ace Portgas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Portgas, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Portgas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

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