PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Wagner (ranked 4232 p4p, 346 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 7242 p4p, 404 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wagner
vs
Machine

180 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Urban Fighter

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wagner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wagner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Machine for as long as he can get away with.

Wagner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wagner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control.
Wagner taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machine is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
Machine tries to control but Wagner manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wagner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Wagner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Machine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wagner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wagner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine trying to control the action but Wagner just sinks the hooks in.

Wagner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wagner is hanging on to Machine's back as he tries to escape.
Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wagner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Machine is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control but not successfully.
Wagner has the hooks in. Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Machine is still trying to improve position.
What can Machine do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machine defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Even with his hooks in, Wagner manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Machine enables Wagner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wagner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machine working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machine is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Machine is trying to hold Wagner in close to prevent damage but Wagner has managed to pass into half guard.
Daniel Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is in trouble now - Wagner has advanced to mount!
Machine wants to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action.
Machine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wagner.
Machine working to try and regain half guard.

Wagner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Machine to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machine shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machine tries to hold on but Wagner pushes him away.
Machine is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wagner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machine is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine has given up his back.
Machine is trying to break free.
Good control from Wagner.
Machine tries to roll but Wagner sticks to his back.
Machine is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Machine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wagner.

Machine fending off the submission attempt from Wagner.
Machine is really stuck here.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Wagner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Wagner looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Wagner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine struggling a bit here.
Machine looks to move to half guard but instead Wagner has passed into mount! Damn!
Wagner fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to lock up and control but Wagner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
Machine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wagner wants to control the pace but Machine is squirming around nicely.
Machine tries to reverse the position but Wagner maintains control.
Machine tries to lock up and control but Wagner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machine suckers Wagner into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Machine is now in Wagner's guard!
Wagner working a defensive guard here.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner pulls Machine in close to prevent any damage.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Machine has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Machine content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wagner working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Machine gets caught napping as Wagner dives in and scores a takedown. Machine manages to retain guard.
Wagner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.

Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sub Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machine working for a triangle but Wagner defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Wagner!