PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar comes to the cage accompanied by Written in the stars. Machine has chosen Skrillex - Bangarang as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greywar
vs
Machine

150 cm
33
152 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

190 cm
21
165 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, River Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Greywar. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
Greywar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machine. That did some damage!
Machine avoids the head kick by Greywar.
Machine is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Greywar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machine.

Greywar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Greywar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.

Greywar is working for a submission of some sort.

Machine pushes Greywar off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Machine enables Greywar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greywar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Machine pushes Greywar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greywar.
A good leg kick by Greywar.
Greywar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cardio Machine.
Machine dodges the punch combination from Greywar.
Greywar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Machine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Greywar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greywar is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Greywar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Greywar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Greywar has wrist control.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greywar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Greywar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine works over Greywar with some ground and pound from guard.
Greywar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine throwing strikes but missing.

Machine has gone for a leg lock! Greywar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machine's guard.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to stand up but Greywar is controlling him.

Greywar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine!

Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Greywar is defending well.
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.
Machine landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

River Greywar dominated that 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.

Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Greywar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greywar throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Greywar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machine looks for a takedown but Greywar sprawls well.
River Greywar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cardio Machine.

Greywar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Greywar working the ground and pound.

Greywar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Greywar asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Greywar has hold of Machine's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Machine seems comfortable defending it but Greywar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Machine is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Machine is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Greywar couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). River Greywar!
River Greywar took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the best in the world. He just cant handle me.'.