PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Machin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machin
vs
Worsely

175 cm
32
166 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

175 cm
33
167 lbs
25 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

The Big Kabosh
Perkele!

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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

Worsely tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Worsely has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Machin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Worsely is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Worsely scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machin to see if he's OK.
Machin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worsely.
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!
Worsely working Machin over with strikes.
Machin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Machin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worsely pulls his head out easily.

Worsely seems to be looking for submissions.
Machin wants to improve his position but Worsely is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Worsely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machin defends it well.
Worsely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machin wants to get back to full guard.
Worsely trying to control from half guard but Machin is working away.
Machin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worsely.
Machin tries to roll over but Worsely keeps him under control.
Worsely tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machin controls his leg.
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
Worsely seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin moves into full guard.
Worsely tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Machin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worsely pushing down on Machin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Worsely trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
Machin is staying active underneath Worsely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Worsely uses his free foot to push down on Machin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worsely working Machin over with strikes here.
Machin is working to get back to half guard.
Worsely dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely raining down hammerfists from mount.
Worsely cracks Machin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Machin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Worsely trying to control from half guard but Machin is working away.
Worsely lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Worsely is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Worsely is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. Worsely eventually gives up the hold.
Worsely looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machin is not content to let Worsely control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
Machin pulls Worsely in close to prevent any damage.
Worsely is looking to work some ground and pound but Machin has wrist control.

Worsely got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worsely has managed to get both his arms back between Machin's legs - danger averted.
Worsely preventing the sweep.
Worsely throwing strikes from guard but Machin blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worsely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machin is trying to control the position but Worsely postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Worsely 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.

Worsely misses with a low kick.
Machin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Machin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Worsely defending well though.
Machin is trying to control. Worsely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin is looking to stall here but Worsely recovers full guard.
Worsely is pulling down on Machin's head. It's preventing any offense from Machin, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Worsely is on top in guard.
Worsely is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Machin working for a triangle but Worsely defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Machin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Worsely wants to get back to full guard but Machin has mounted him!
Worsely tries to lock up and control but Machin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Machin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Worsely has worked his arm free - good work by Worsely!
Check out the look on Machin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Worsely tries to buck Machin off but Machin is having none of it.
Worsely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Worsely trying to control here.
Mark Worsely has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worsely keeps working.

Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Worsely sees it coming and defends easily.

Machin is looking for a kimura but Worsely is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
Worsely wants to get back to full guard.
Worsely trying to control from the bottom.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worsely keeps working.
Worsely keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Worsely is not content to let Machin control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely manages to get to full guard.
Worsely is trying to control the position but Machin postures up.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worsely has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Worsely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machin missing with a left hand there. Worsely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Machin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Worsely sprawls well initially but Machin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Worsely is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Worsely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Machin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Worsely has recovered full guard.
Machin is pushing down on Worsely's leg trying to pass to half guard. Worsely is fighting to maintain full guard but Machin has managed to sneak the leg through.

Worsely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Worsely is refusing to be controlled, as Machin sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Worsely is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Machin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Machin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Worsely is defending well.
Machin prevents Worsely from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Worsely controlling the position for now.
Machin trying to control from Worsely's half guard. Worsely has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Worsely wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Worsely looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Worsely dives on top into guard.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Worsely wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Worsely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worsely trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Worsely postures up and lands a big shot to Machin's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worsely advances position into side control!
Worsely working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to bench press Worsely off him but Worsely keeps the position.
Machin is being controlled here.
Machin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Worsely winds up and cracks Machin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Worsely working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Worsely is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Worsely throws a strike but Machin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Worsely working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machin's head.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Worsely from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worsely is looking to work some ground and pound but Machin has wrist control.
Machin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worsely is trying to get back to full guard.

Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Worsely sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Worsely manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machin manages to get himself to full guard.

Machin has an active guard here but Worsely has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Worsely is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machin sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Worsely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worsely has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Worsely!
Mark Worsely really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.