PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HERE WE GOOOOO!. Day comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hifana - Wamono kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machine
vs
Day

176 cm
27
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

171 cm
27
160 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Good Day!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a low kick, right behind Machine 's knee.
A lazy body kick from Machine

and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Machine tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
Day stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Good Day.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine throws a body kick the misses
and Day counters with a low kick, right behind Machine 's knee.
Day tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Day avoids the body shot from Machine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machine's knee momentarily.
Machine walks into a left hand.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Day makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Day cracks the inside of Machine's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day cracks a nice hook into Machine's ribs.
Day throws a leg kick which misses Machine's front leg but catches the back leg as Machine tries to avoid it.

Day rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Day ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Day no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Day lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machine!
Day manages to capitalize on a mistake by Machine to take his back!
Day trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Machine doesn't escape.
Day really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I really don't envy Machine right now.
What can Machine do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Machine turns into Day and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Day is controlling Machine's posture.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Day.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Good Day wasn't active enough on the ground.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machine's knee momentarily.
Machine tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily

and Day moves into the clinch.
Machine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day is stalling here.
Day continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Day jumps into guard, dragging Machine to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Good Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Day saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Day cracks the inside of Machine's front leg.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Machine tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a low kick, right behind Machine 's knee.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Machine down.

Day clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Day is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machine can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Machine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machine is proving hard to escape from.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.

Machine looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
Machine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Day puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Day is going to stand back up.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Day tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Machine.
Machine is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to stand up but Machine won't let him.
Machine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Good Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machine takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Sub Machine has been cut.
Day bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a body kick.
Machine tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Day has clasped his hands together around Machine's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Day decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sub Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Day fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sub Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries for a takedown but Day circles away easily
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machine's knee momentarily.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day scores with a kick to the body.
Day scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Day clinches with his opponent.

Day ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Day no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Good Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Day gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day counters with a good low kick that Machine was not able to check.
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Day moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Day pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Good Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Good Day!