PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid KId. Keast Kann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machine
vs
Kann

165 cm
20
147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kann shoots in for a double leg but Machine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kann swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machine is looking for a sweep.
Kann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Kann in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kann off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kann is trying to break free.
Machine is trying to stick to Kann's back but Kann is turning into Machine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kann.
Kann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine wants to stand but Kann is controlling the position.
Kann is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Kann has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to control from Machine's half guard. Machine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Machine looking to control.
Kann wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Kann stops Machine from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kann is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Kann has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kann wants to pass the guard but Machine is defending well.
Kann wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kann scores with a takedown into Machine's guard.
Machine seems keen to control Kann's posture.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann passes Machine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kann stops Machine from getting back to his feet.

Kann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.

Kann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machine is staying active underneath Kann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kann.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Machine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kann isn't so interested in that idea.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kann trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Kann is proving a slippery customer.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kann is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machine sprawls well. Machine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kann gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Machine fails with the takedown

and Kann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kann won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kann advances position into side control!
Kann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to control but Kann postures up.
Kann controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kann but great work by Machine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the action but Kann is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machine trying to control the action but Kann is working from the bottom.

Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four 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.
Kann is looking to reverse the position.
Kann manages to get back to half guard.

Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kann trying to control here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kann has his takedown stuffed

and Machine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kann's guard now.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kann is retaining full guard.
Kann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Kann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kann working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machine has passed into half guard!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kann trying to hold on to Machine's head to control him but Machine postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A lazy left from Kann finds it's target.

Kann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machine, who protects the arm well.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A lull in the action here as Kann stalls from top position.

Kann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machine kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Kann.
Kann misses with a takedown

and Machine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine trying to pass the guard but Kann defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keast Kann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kann tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily

and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kann's guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Kann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kann tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Machine has gone for a leg lock! Kann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machine's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kann wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
Kann stays in close to Machine's body and controls the position.

Kann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kann, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machine wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kann prevents Machine from getting back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.
Machine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kann manages to get himself to full guard.
Kann looking to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann is pulling down on Machine's head to control his posture.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Kann.
Kann keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kann, into his guard.

Machine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kann has escaped and now he's on top!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.
Machine wants to sweep here but Kann controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kann trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kann has Machine in his guard.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Machine clearly takes that round.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.
Machine trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Kann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann is trying to control the action in half guard but Machine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kann moves into full mount! Machine won't be happy about that!
Kann controlling the position easily from mount.
Machine is trying desperately to improve position.

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.

Kann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kann wants to take Machine's back here but Machine is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Machine has worked his arm free - good work by Machine!
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Kann keeps moving and retains side control.
Machine is not content to let Kann control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kann laying and praying for a moment but Machine takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kann is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Machine is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kann swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machine was covering up waiting for the punch and Kann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to stand but Kann is controlling the position.
Machine keeping full guard, as Kann tries to pass.
Machine is trying to keep Kann in close.
Kann trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kann looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Kann.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kann shoots in and bounces Machine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.
Machine controlling from the top position.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keast Kann dominated that fourth round.
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. This is the final round!

Kann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kann swings around for an armbar but Machine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kann's guard.
Kann is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine pushing down on Kann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kann holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machine is looking to stall here but Kann recovers full guard.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kann's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machine trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann looking to control.

Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Keast Kann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kann trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Kann pushing down on Machine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kann tries to pass to full mount but Machine defends it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kann passes the guard and advances to mount!
Machine wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kann controlling the position easily from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kann wants to take Machine's back but he can't do it this time.

Kann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Machine has worked his arm free - good work by Machine!

Kann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machine has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Machine is not content to let Kann control the position.
Machine being controlled for a moment.

That's eight 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.

Kann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kann's guard! Nice work there by Machine!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kann wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Kann keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keast Kann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Keast Kann!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Keast Kann!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Keast Kann!

Keast Kann wins by unanimous decision!
Keast Kann is the new bantamweight champion!