PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between karl amoussou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and santana machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida has chosen Sexy Chick as his entrance music. 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.

amoussou
vs
machida

183 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
187 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, karl amoussou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, santana machida!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

machida clinches with his opponent.
machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has amoussou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
amoussou is breathing heavily.
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!
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
machida landing knees to the head.

It looks like karl amoussou has been cut.
machida lands a damaging elbow.
amoussou takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
machida working amoussou over with knees to the body.
machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

karl amoussou's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
machida landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
machida working amoussou over with knees to the body.
amoussou takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida lands an elbow inside that amoussou shrugs off.
amoussou tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
machida landing knees to the body.
machida crunches a lovely knee into amoussou's ribcage.
amoussou looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
amoussou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
amoussou takes an elbow to the temple.
amoussou takes an elbow to the forehead.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
amoussou tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for karl amoussou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by machida.
amoussou can't get the takedown.
amoussou tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
machida lands an elbow inside.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
amoussou takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
amoussou is working for takedown but machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from machida.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
amoussou takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from amoussou.
Nice elbow from machida.

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.
A frustrated look appears on amoussou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
amoussou is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
amoussou tries for a takedown but machida manages to get underhooks.

amoussou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from machida.
machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
machida crunches a lovely knee into amoussou's ribcage.
amoussou wants a takedown but no success here.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. amoussou won't want to take too many of those.
machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has amoussou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
machida landing knees to the body.
machida landing knees to the body.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. amoussou won't want to take too many of those.
amoussou wants to break free but machida has control.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida lands an elbow inside that amoussou shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
amoussou goes for a takedown attempt but machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
machida lands with a nice combination. amoussou backs away looking to recover.

machida rushes amoussou and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
amoussou wants to get back to striking at distance but machida won't allow it.
machida crunches a lovely knee into amoussou's ribcage.
machida landing knees to the head.
amoussou tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
amoussou takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
amoussou wants a takedown but no success here.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida landing knees to the body.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
amoussou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida lands an elbow inside that amoussou shrugs off.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. amoussou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
machida avoids the head kick by amoussou.
amoussou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but machida swivels and escapes.

machida moves into range and clinches up with amoussou.
machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.
amoussou tries to circle away but machida has him pinned against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to amoussou's face.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from amoussou.
machida lands an elbow just above amoussou 's eye.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to amoussou's face.
machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but amoussou blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
amoussou is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
amoussou takes a knee right on the jaw!
amoussou wants a takedown.
amoussou is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
amoussou fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

santana machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on karl amoussou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

machida moves into the clinch.
amoussou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. machida smiles and moves away.

machida has amoussou up against the ropes in a clinch.
machida gets underhooks to prevent amoussou's takedown attempt.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida working amoussou over with knees to the body.
amoussou is trying to drag machida to the mat but machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for karl amoussou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
amoussou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida lands a knee to the body.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
amoussou tries to break the clinch but machida is controlling the position.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to amoussou's face.
amoussou wants a takedown but no success here.
machida lands a damaging elbow.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. amoussou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from machida.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to amoussou's face.
amoussou looking for a takedown.
machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from machida.
amoussou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
santana machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
machida lands an elbow inside.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by machida.
amoussou goes for a takedown attempt but machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

machida moves into range and clinches up with amoussou.
Nice elbow from machida.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. amoussou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
amoussou has machida pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
amoussou takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
amoussou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
amoussou tries for a takedown but machida manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. amoussou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from amoussou.
amoussou tries for a takedown. No joy.
amoussou goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida with a knee to the head.
amoussou takes a knee to the side of the body.
amoussou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida working amoussou over with knees to the body.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida lands an elbow inside that amoussou shrugs off.
Knees to the body from machida.
machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. amoussou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
amoussou avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
amoussou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.
amoussou is trying to force a seperation but machida has the dominant position.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. amoussou won't want to take too many of those.
machida lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
amoussou goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through amoussou's defenses.

machida manages to break the clinch.
amoussou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts machida as he jumps to the side.

amoussou tries to keep at a distance but machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
amoussou avoids a wild elbow strike from machida.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to amoussou's face.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
amoussou is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
amoussou goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
amoussou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
amoussou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
amoussou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for machida.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida lands an elbow that stopped amoussou in his tracks for a moment.
amoussou wants to get back to striking at distance but machida won't allow it.

machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
amoussou looks for a takedown but machida sprawls well.
machida circles away from the clinch attempt

and machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by machida.
machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida keeps control of amoussou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
machida throws an elbow that misses.
amoussou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
amoussou tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

santana machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on karl amoussou's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

machida closes the distance and clinches.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
amoussou takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
amoussou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
amoussou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. amoussou won't want to take too many of those.
machida lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
amoussou is working for takedown but machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for karl amoussou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
amoussou wants to get back to striking at distance but machida won't allow it.
machida working amoussou over with knees to the body.
machida with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from machida.
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
amoussou is trying to drag machida to the mat but machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida has amoussou pressed against the ropes, preventing amoussou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
machida working amoussou over with knees to the body.
amoussou tries for a takedown but machida manages to get underhooks.
machida lands a knee to the body.
machida prevents amoussou from breaking the clinch.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
amoussou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
machida lands an elbow that stopped amoussou in his tracks for a moment.
machida crunches a lovely knee into amoussou's ribcage.
amoussou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. machida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
amoussou fails to pull guard.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
machida lands a knee to the head.
machida lands a damaging elbow.
amoussou drops down looking for an ankle pick but machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
amoussou tries for a takedown but machida circles away easily

and machida counters by moving into the clinch.
amoussou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
machida with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from machida.
amoussou takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
amoussou working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has amoussou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
machida lands a nice elbow.
machida lands a knee to the body.
amoussou fails to pull guard.
amoussou wants a takedown but no success here.
machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has amoussou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. amoussou won't want to take too many of those.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. amoussou won't want to take too many of those.
amoussou tries to pull guard but machida won't allow it.
amoussou takes an elbow to the forehead.
machida with a knee to the head.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
santana machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
amoussou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
amoussou takes a knee right on the jaw!
amoussou tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
amoussou jumps guard but machida stands there with amoussou around his waist. amoussou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by machida.
amoussou is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
amoussou goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida scores with a knee to the head.
amoussou looking for a takedown.
machida prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to amoussou's face.
amoussou goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
amoussou tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from machida.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
machida lands a knee to the body.
amoussou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
amoussou misses with a knee to the head.
karl amoussou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
amoussou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. machida smiles and moves away.
amoussou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

machida moves into the clinch.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
amoussou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
amoussou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and machida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by machida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
amoussou tries for a takedown. No joy.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
amoussou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machida prevents the takedown attempt.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by machida.
A knee to the head by machida.
machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
amoussou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from amoussou.
machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida tries to land knees in the clinch but amoussou avoids the damage to the body.
amoussou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by machida.
amoussou has machida pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
amoussou takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
santana machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... santana machida!