PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machdoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machdoor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AVICI - LEVELS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mickey Mouse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machdoor's chin.

Mouse
vs
Machdoor

180 cm
24
182 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

180 cm
29
184 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Gear
Ganja's Warehouse

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machdoor!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machdoor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mouse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machdoor.
Machdoor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machdoor wants it to stay on the feet.
Machdoor misses with a double jab.

Machdoor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machdoor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machdoor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machdoor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mouse wants to take the fight to the mat but Machdoor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machdoor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mouse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mouse can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machdoor is pressed up against the cage. Mouse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machdoor down to the mat. Machdoor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machdoor as he jumps to the side.
Mouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machdoor misses with a double jab.
Mouse throws a series of punches but Machdoor moves out of range.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machdoor looks to land a combination but Mouse avoids it well.
Machdoor throws a one two combo.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machdoor sprawls well. Machdoor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mouse gets slowly back to his feet.
Mouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machdoor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouse.
Machdoor misses with a two punch combination.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Machdoor moved away.
Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machdoor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machdoor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machdoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Mouse. No joy for Machdoor on that attempt.
Mouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machdoor is fending him off so far but Mouse persists. Nope, Machdoor circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse with a poor takedown
and Machdoor counters with a three punch combo that has Mouse backing up. Mouse nods at Machdoor to acknowledge the strikes.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machdoor as he avoids it easily.

Machdoor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mouse is trying to defend but Machdoor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machdoor is thwarting Mouse's attempts to control the position.
Mouse tries to roll over but Machdoor keeps him under control.
Machdoor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machdoor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mouse trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor prevents Mouse from improving his position.
Machdoor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machdoor not doing much here.
Mouse wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machdoor scores with a nice right hand.

Machdoor 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.
Machdoor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse wants to get back to his feet but Machdoor passes into half guard.
Machdoor lands strikes from half guard.
Machdoor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Machdoor is looking for a kimura but Mouse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machdoor to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machdoor is just content to waste time from the top position. Mouse takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mouse has Machdoor pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machdoor dominated that round.
That's time! Mouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mouse tries to bum rush Machdoor with a series of wild strikes but Machdoor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machdoor is looking to clinch.
Machdoor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machdoor wants it to stay on the feet.
Mouse tries to land a front kick but Machdoor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Machdoor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mouse in his tracks.
Machdoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mouse shoots in and gets a takedown into Machdoor's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machdoor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouse has managed to get both his arms back between Machdoor's legs - danger averted.
Machdoor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machdoor controls Mouse momentarily but Mouse frees himself.
Machdoor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machdoor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machdoor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Machdoor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mouse throwing strikes but missing.
Machdoor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mouse manages to get himself to full guard.
Mouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machdoor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Mouse wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor throws a right hand that Mouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Mouse also avoids with ease.

Machdoor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse is looking to stand up but Machdoor isn't so interested in that idea.
Machdoor postures up in Mouse's guard and throws a big left but Mouse blocks it.
Machdoor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machdoor advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Machdoor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Machdoor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Machdoor trying to control the action but Mouse is working from the bottom.

Machdoor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machdoor is controlling him well.
Machdoor is looking to take a break and control but Mouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Machdoor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mouse taking a bit of punishment here - Machdoor scoring with strikes.
Machdoor landing a few strikes.
Machdoor controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse tries to bench press Machdoor off him but Machdoor keeps the position.
Mouse is not content to let Machdoor control the position.
Mouse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Machdoor.
Mouse regains half guard, as Machdoor was trying to land strikes.
Machdoor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mouse defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mouse is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machdoor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mouse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mouse looks for a takedown but Machdoor sprawls well.
Mouse thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Machdoor does no damage.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machdoor.
Mouse tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Machdoor closes the distance and clinches.
Machdoor lands a shoulder strike.
Mouse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mouse has Machdoor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machdoor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Machdoor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Machdoor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machdoor stops Mouse from standing up.
Machdoor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machdoor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machdoor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lyoto Machdoor was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Machdoor shoots in and bounces Mouse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mouse pulls Machdoor in close to prevent any damage.
Lyoto Machdoor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mouse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Machdoor controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lyoto Machdoor has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lyoto Machdoor.
Machdoor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouse swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor avoids the head kick by Mouse.
Machdoor has a takedown stuffed.
Machdoor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mickey Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machdoor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mouse misses the shot to the body.
Mickey Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machdoor tries for a takedown but Mouse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Mouse.
Machdoor blocks the body kick.
Machdoor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machdoor looks for a takedown but Mouse sprawls well.
Mouse walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Machdoor moved away.
Mouse throws a head kick but Machdoor moves out of range.
Machdoor shoots in looking for a takedown but Mouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machdoor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machdoor cracks Mouse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Mouse blocks the low kick.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Machdoor moved away.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machdoor moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machdoor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mouse to the ground. Machdoor is now in Mouse's guard.
Mouse tries to strike from the bottom.
Machdoor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machdoor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machdoor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machdoor 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machdoor!
A relieved looking Lyoto Machdoor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.