PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . Sub Mityou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machine
vs
Mityou

190 cm
25
165 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mityou stuffs the takedown.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mityou shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mityou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mityou . Those never looked like landing.

Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mityou !
Mityou is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.

Machine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mityou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machine's guard! Nice work there by Mityou !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mityou trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mityou shoots in but no luck this time.
Mityou throws a body kick that misses.

Mityou gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Mityou manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine drops back looking for a leg! Mityou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mityou manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Mityou 's guard.
Mityou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mityou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mityou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mityou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mityou dives on top into guard.
Mityou wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou stops Machine from standing up.
Mityou wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machine throws a one two combo.
Machine moves out of range as Mityou strikes.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Mityou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Machine is looking for a kimura but Mityou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mityou is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Mityou is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou wants to get back to his feet.

Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Mityou defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Mityou misses its intended target.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mityou sprawls well. Mityou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Mityou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mityou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Mityou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machine's half guard.
Machine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mityou .
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mityou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Mityou from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou wasn't active enough on the ground.
Machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mityou wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mityou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mityou explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine cracks Mityou with a right hand to the side of the head.

Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mityou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mityou trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Mityou sits in half guard.
Mityou is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it.

That's four 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.

Sub Mityou has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Machine scores with a four punch combination!
Mityou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mityou throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mityou tries a head kick but it misses.
Mityou tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Machine scores with a four punch combination!
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Mityou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mityou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mityou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mityou off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cardio Machine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?
Mityou desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Mityou trying to control here.
Mityou wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine is looking for a kimura but Mityou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mityou is defending well.

Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him

Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Mityou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machine is working Mityou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou trying to control the position.
Machine throws a strike but Mityou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mityou wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Mityou wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mityou shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Mityou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mityou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mityou off to one side.
Mityou is looking to land body kicks.

Machine drives through with a takedown into Mityou 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machine works over Mityou with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machine 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mityou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mityou wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mityou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
Mityou regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machine.
Mityou is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mityou is keeping the position.
Mityou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mityou 's head.
Mityou trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Mityou is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machine has his hands clasped together but Mityou extends and breaks Machine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mityou .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Mityou !
Sub Mityou is the new lightweight champion!