PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Ryan
vs
The Machine

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chip Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt The Machine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into The Machine's guard.
The Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard.

The Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The Machine drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick The Machine off! The Machine jumps back into Ryan's guard.
Ryan is trying to keep The Machine in close.
The Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
The Machine preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan keeping full guard, as The Machine tries to pass.

The 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Machine advances position into side control!
Ryan is not content to let The Machine control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

The Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan wants to sweep here but The Machine controlling him for the moment.
The Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Machine has Ryan in his guard.

The Machine is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan wanted to stand there but The Machine had control of the position.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
The Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
The Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan trying to advance position but The Machine counters by regaining guard.

Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Machine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Machine has escaped and now he's on top!

We've been informed that The Machine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Machine drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick The Machine off! The Machine jumps back into Ryan's guard.
The Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

The Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Machine working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt The Machine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Machine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryan works to advance to full mount. The Machine defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Ryan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Machine has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Machine!
The Machine lands a couple of digs.
The Machine wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
The Machine slips nicely into half guard.
The Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryan is not content to let The Machine control the position.
Ryan trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The Machine maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ryan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Machine has cracked it and Ryan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Machine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt The Machine!
Chip Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll come back, stronger, faster and better and show the world that Chip Ryan doesn't stay down'.