PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Coal Chamber - Loco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sorgi Kartov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Machado
vs
Kartov

165 cm
21
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

172 cm
30
157 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sorgi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kartov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machado is trying to break free.

Machado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machado throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Kartov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov is trying is best to control the position here.
Machado is nestled in close to Kartov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machado is trying to control. Kartov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kartov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machado.
Kartov is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kartov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manny Machado just wasn't active enough.

Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machado trying to advance position but Kartov counters by regaining guard.
Machado throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control from the top but Kartov keeps moving.

Machado stands and steps away. Kartov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves into full mount! Kartov won't be happy about that!
Machado trying to control but Kartov is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kartov's guard.
Kartov 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.
Machado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kartov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machado's guard.
Machado is looking to sweep but instead, Kartov has passed into half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Kartov is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kartov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working a defensive guard but Kartov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
Kartov working away.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kartov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado seems a little lost for a moment, as Kartov dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Machado.

Kartov tries to sprawl but Machado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado thows a huge punch but Kartov dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado thows a huge punch but Kartov dodges it nicely.
Machado trying to control the action but Kartov is working from the bottom.
Machado throws a strike but Kartov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kartov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kartov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Machado misses with a hook to the body

and Kartov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kartov blocking some punches.
Machado is trying to break the clinch but Kartov is controlling him.
Kartov has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kartov leaning against his opponent.
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Kartov is blocking nicely.
Kartov blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Machado to work.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Kartov keeps him there for the moment.
Kartov tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Machado tries a body shot but Kartov blocks it.

Machado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kartov uses from the top position.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Kartov is proving a slippery customer.
Kartov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machado wants to sweep here but Kartov controlling him for the moment.
Sorgi Kartov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kartov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kartov passes into side control.
Machado tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kartov easily slips into full mount!
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manny Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado can't escape the position.
Kartov avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Machado regains half guard.
Machado trying to hold on to Kartov's head to control him but Kartov postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Our winner, Manny Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.