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CACC 82 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miguel Machin (ranked 3230 p4p, 301 weight class) and Wilner Fatiman (ranked 20660 p4p, 555 weight class). Machin comes to the ring accompanied by Pandora's Music Box. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fatiman's choice of entrance music: Zion Train. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Miguel Machin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Wilner Fatiman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatiman sprawls well. Fatiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fatiman sprawls well. Fatiman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman instigates a clinch.
Fatiman ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fatiman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatiman has his foot on Machin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machin works his way back into a safe position though.
Machin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatiman controls Machin momentarily but Machin frees himself.
Machin drops back looking for a leg! Fatiman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fatiman manages to kick Machin off! Machin jumps back into Fatiman's guard.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Fatiman pulls Machin in close to prevent any damage.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Machin is fighting to break Fatiman's control of his arms but Fatiman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working hard here to advance position.
Machin wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
Machin won't allow Fatiman to sweep him here.
Machin passes Fatiman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fatiman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Fatiman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is pressing down on Fatiman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatiman is holding on for now.
Fatiman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatiman is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Machin is pressing down on Fatiman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatiman is holding on for now.
Fatiman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura but Fatiman is defending well.
Fatiman is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fatiman is trying to maintain the position but Machin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatiman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Fatiman tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fatiman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatiman is not content to let Machin control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman keeping hold of Machin's head, controlling as best he can.
Machin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machin (3) vs (0) Fatiman
Fatiman regains half guard.
Machin is looking for submissions but instead, Fatiman has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatiman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatiman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatiman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Machin (3) vs (4) Fatiman
Machin wants to control but Fatiman postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fatiman is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fatiman's best efforts.
Machin is doing well to control the position and prevent Fatiman from advancing to side control.
Fatiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fatiman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatiman.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fatiman is just content to waste time from the top position. Machin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fatiman trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin controls Fatiman momentarily but Fatiman frees himself.
Fatiman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (5) vs (4) Fatiman
Fatiman working a defensive guard here.
Fatiman wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Machin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fatiman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machin has managed to get both his arms back between Fatiman's legs - danger averted.
Fatiman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Fatiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (5) vs (6) Fatiman
Fatiman tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Fatiman trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Fatiman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fatiman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatiman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Machin (7) vs (6) Fatiman
Machin wants to pass the guard but Fatiman is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Fatiman trying to keep a closed guard but Machin is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fatiman keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machin takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After the fight, Miguel Machin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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