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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 4004 p4p, 170 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 2956 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Machin has chosen Pandora's Music Box as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jan as he jumps to the side.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt - Jan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Machin
Jan preventing the sweep.
Jan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Machin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan is fighting to break Machin's control of his arms but Machin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (2) vs (4) Machin
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan tries to improve position but can't.
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jan struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machin's guard! Nice work there by Jan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (4) vs (4) Machin
Machin has control of Jan's left arm, preventing Jan from doing any damage.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to control the position but Jan postures up.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Machin is trying to control the position but Jan postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (4) vs (6) Machin
Jan keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin pushes down on Jan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (4) vs (9) Machin
Machin tries to control but Jan wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jan gets back to half guard.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
Machin trying to control the action but Jan is working from the bottom.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
Machin is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to advance to full mount but Jan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin is looking to pass into half guard but Jan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (9) Machin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (11) Machin
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (10) vs (11) Machin
Jan wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to control Jan's posture but Jan avoids it.
Machin is trying to improve his position.
Jan is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan working away.
Machin tries to buck Jan off but Jan is having none of it.
Jan wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
Jan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan controls the position.
Machin tries to improve position but can't.
Jan tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jan controlling from side mount.
Jan is trying to get an arm triangle but Machin is defending well.
Machin is looking to reverse the position.
Machin prevents Jan from moving into mount.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (10) vs (15) Machin
Jan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machin's arms.
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Machin keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Machin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Machin trying to control momentarily.
Jan trying to control the position but Machin manages to sink in the hooks.
Jan breaks Machin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (12) vs (15) Machin
Machin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (12) vs (19) Machin
Machin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machin but great work by Jan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (16) vs (19) Machin
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin wins on points by 19 to 16.
Miguel Machin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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