PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bat Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuteru Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bat Perry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Perry
vs
Machida

180 cm
23
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

182 cm
20
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bat Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuteru Machida!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Machida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perry misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Perry throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Perry only half commits.
Perry is looking to land body kicks.
Perry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Perry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Perry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Perry.
Perry cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Perry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perry. Machida shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Perry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Perry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Bat Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Perry slams his shin into Machida's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Perry pushes Machida off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida checks a low kick from Perry.
Machida wants to clinch.

Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Perry won't allow Machida to pass to mount.
Perry is trying to stand.

Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Perry defends the submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida stops Perry from getting back to his feet.

Machida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Perry is not content to let Machida control the position.
Nice strikes from Machida there.
Machida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machida is keen to just control but Perry is a slippery customer.

Machida is looking for a kimura here.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machida seems to be looking for submissions.

Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machida is trying to control. Perry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Machida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perry has managed to free his arm - good work.

Machida wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida trying to control the action but Perry is working from the bottom.
Machida is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bat Perry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Perry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Perry throws a leg kick but Machida checks it.
Perry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kazuteru Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.

Machida drives through with a takedown into Perry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Perry wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Machida trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perry wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry wants to get back to his feet but Machida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machida stays in close to Perry's body and controls the position.

Kazuteru Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Perry scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Perry.

Machida throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machida is in Perry's guard.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machida wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Machida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida is stalling in the full guard.
Machida scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Perry blocks nicely.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida won't allow Perry to get back to his feet.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Perry has wrist control.

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.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machida prevents Perry from getting back to his feet.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kazuteru Machida hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perry to score with a decent uppercut.

Machida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida stands up over Perry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida won't allow Perry to get back to his feet.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuteru 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida moves out of range as Perry throws a body kick.
Perry throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Perry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perry wants to slow Machida down by chopping away at his legs.
Perry throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perry.
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bat Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machida's head.

It looks like Kazuteru Machida has been cut.
Bat Perry is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.

Machida shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perry's guard.
Machida wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Perry has wrist control.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Perry blocks nicely.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kazuteru Machida hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Perry feints and then cracks Machida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machida down.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
Perry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
A bone on bone clash there as Machida blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Perry feints and then cracks Machida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machida down.
Perry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machida is out of range and Perry settles back down.
Perry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Perry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machida checks the leg kick.
Perry throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Perry only half commits.
Perry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perry, right into the meat.
Perry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Perry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
Perry misses with a low kick.
Perry cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Perry throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Perry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!

Machida drives through with a takedown into Perry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida throws a big right hand that misses.
Machida trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bat Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bat Perry!
In defeat, Kazuteru Machida stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Tristar Gym - CEFC'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

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