CFL-PG 71 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peleke Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid KId. Kala has chosen Bring Em Out as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peleke Kala was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Machine
vs
Kala

165 cm
26
147 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

175 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleke Kala!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kala gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.

Machine pulls guard.
Machine pulls Kala in to control the position.
Kala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kala manages to pass to side control.
Machine is controlling Kala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ray Machine has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kala clinches.
Machine lands a shoulder strike.

Machine has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kala regains guard immediately.
Machine advances position into side control!
Machine tries to advance to mount but Kala denies him.
Machine works to advance to full mount. Kala defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kala is controlling an arm, preventing Machine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Machine with a couple of short strikes.
Machine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kala tries to hold on but Machine postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kala tries to control Machine's body but Machine pushes him off. Kala squirms to his side and now Machine has his back!
Kala looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Machine lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kala trying to control the hands but Machine won't let him.
Machine is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kala trying to control the position but Machine manages to sink in the hooks.
Kala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kala is in real trouble here. Machine gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kala is tapping out! Machine wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Machine!
Ray Machine retains his bantamweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's entrance music is Bad to The Bone . A fine choice. Microscopic Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunt
vs
Diaz

168 cm
22
144 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

164 cm
27
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joko Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.

Diaz feints and as Hunt raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.

Joko Diaz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Diaz slips a straight right by Hunt.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Microscopic Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Diaz.
Hunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Microscopic Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands a head shot.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Hunt lands the left hand.

Diaz is rocked!
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Diaz blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Microscopic Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Diaz to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Microscopic Hunt!
After winning the bout, Microscopic Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Teevie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poochyena might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. Teevie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stupid Kid. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Poochyena
vs
Teevie

225 cm
21
295 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tamias Poochyena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Teevie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Teevie misses its intended target.
Ray Teevie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teevie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poochyena.
Teevie shoots in for a takedown but Poochyena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teevie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Ray Teevie has been cut.
Teevie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poochyena.
Teevie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poochyena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poochyena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teevie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Poochyena lands a left and a right that send Teevie crashing to the mat, dazed. Poochyena thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Poochyena throws a leg kick
and Teevie counters with a nice body shot.
Poochyena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teevie.
Teevie jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Teevie shoots in and gets a takedown into Poochyena's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Poochyena looking for a sweep. Not yet Poochyena, not yet.
Teevie trying to control the position from guard on top but Poochyena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teevie looking to sit in guard and control but Poochyena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poochyena has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Teevie is proving hard to escape from.
Teevie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Teevie is on top in guard.
Teevie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poochyena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poochyena tries to get out of the position.
Teevie stops Poochyena from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena keeping moving, preventing Teevie from controlling successfully.
Teevie postures up and lands a big shot to Poochyena's brow.
Poochyena preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poochyena trying to keep a closed guard but Teevie is proving a slippery customer.
Teevie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poochyena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Teevie trying to control but Poochyena is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teevie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poochyena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teevie is one step ahead there.
Poochyena trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teevie is one step ahead there.
Poochyena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teevie on the ground.
Teevie throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tamias Poochyena just wasn't active enough.
Teevie misses with a lunging right hand

and Poochyena counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poochyena.
Poochyena tries to land a knee to the head but Teevie blocks with his arms.
Teevie goes for a takedown attempt but Poochyena pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poochyena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teevie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poochyena takes a swing at Teevie's ribcage but misses.
Poochyena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teevie.
Poochyena throws out a leg kick but Teevie moves out of range and Poochyena only half commits.
Poochyena avoids the body shot from Teevie.

Teevie clinches up against the cage.
Teevie is trying to stall.
Poochyena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poochyena looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poochyena tries to land knees in the clinch but Teevie avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poochyena pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Poochyena.
Teevie tries to break free but Poochyena pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tamias Poochyena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Teevie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poochyena throws an overhand right that lands on Teevie's shoulder, as Teevie tries to avoid the shot.
Teevie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poochyena misses with a wild body shot.
Teevie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poochyena.
Poochyena throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teevie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poochyena pinned against the cage. Poochyena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tamias Poochyena is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teevie. Poochyena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teevie lands a jab to Poochyena's midsection.
Poochyena lands a jab to the head.
Poochyena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Teevie cracks a nice hook into Poochyena's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teevie.
Tamias Poochyena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Teevie.
Poochyena throws a series of punches but Teevie moves out of range.
Teevie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Poochyena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teevie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poochyena rather than just go for the knockout.
Teevie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamias Poochyena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teevie misses with a right hand
and Poochyena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That has opened up Ray Teevie's cut even more.
Poochyena misses with a few strikes there.
Teevie swings for the body but Poochyena moves out of range.
Teevie slips under a jab.
Poochyena throws a big shot that misses.
Poochyena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teevie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teevie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poochyena ducks under a wild hook from Teevie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teevie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poochyena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teevie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poochyena.
Poochyena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teevie has his takedown stuffed
and Poochyena counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
and Poochyena counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Teevie! He's just covering up as Poochyena starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tamias Poochyena!
Our winner, Tamias Poochyena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.