PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuteru Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Machida
vs
Big

182 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Elite Canadian Threads
Knox Energy

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuteru Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Big!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Big ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Big fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.

Big is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Big gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Big had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Kazuteru Machida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Big scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida wants to control but Big postures up.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
Big scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida won't allow Big to pass to mount.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida is looking to control Big's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
Big lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida controls Big momentarily but Big frees himself.
Big has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machida is proving hard to escape from.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Big hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Big looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Big scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida misses with a takedown attempt

and Big counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Big.
Big is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuteru Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida goes for a takedown attempt but Big pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big.

Big decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Big wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Big looking to pass the guard.
Machida is trying to keep Big in close.
Big slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machida trying to control but Big postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida.
Big is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Big controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Big dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuteru Machida's cut.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machida shoots in and drives through. Big sprawls well.
Big misses the shot to the body.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Big throws a big shot that misses.

Big is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Big throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Big thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Big.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
John Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
Big looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Big landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Big really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Big lands a nice short elbow.
Big wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Big prevents Machida from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Big there.
Machida gets back to full guard.

Machida is looking for a triangle here but Big uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Machida is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Big in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Big is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machida tries to buck Big off but Big is having none of it.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
Big tries to advance to mount but Machida denies him.
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Big wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Big is thwarting Machida's attempts to control the position.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Big scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Big thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machida is not content to let Big control the position.
Machida gets back to full guard.
Big wanted to stand there but Machida had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big looking to pass the guard.
Big wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Big.

Big throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machida was covering up waiting for the punch and Big finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machida managing to control the position.
Machida looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida is trying to keep Big in close.
Big must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Big decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Machida, up you get!
Kazuteru Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Big shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Big finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machida trying to control but Big postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Big showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuteru Machida's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Big in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big defends it easily.
Big controlling from the top position.
Big lands a couple of elbows.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Big stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Big avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Big content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Big wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.

Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Big doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Machida is tightening it up a little... Big has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Big reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Big taps out! Nice BJJ there by Machida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuteru Machida!