PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Old Fart (ranked 5757 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 2079 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Old Fart
vs
Machin

175 cm
31
155 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

170 cm
33
150 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Old Fart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin tries to clinch there but Old Fart circles away.

Old Fart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machin wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Old Fart there.
Old Fart trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Old Fart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
Old Fart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Fart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Old Fart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Old Fart is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Old Fart is working for a submission of some sort.
Machin is not content to let Old Fart control the position.
Machin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Old Fart.
Old Fart is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Old Fart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Old Fart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Old Fart wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Old Fart avoids it really well and circles away.

Old Fart gets caught flat footed, as Machin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Old Fart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machin's guard.

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?
Old Fart tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Old Fart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Old Fart trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Fart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Old Fart content to stall in guard here.
Old Fart tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Fart trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Fart is really struggling to control Machin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Machin controls Old Fart momentarily but Old Fart frees himself.
Old Fart prevents Machin from getting back to his feet.
Old Fart throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin keeping moving, preventing Old Fart from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Old Fart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Old Fart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Old Fart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Old Fart is in Machin's guard.
Machin controls Old Fart momentarily but Old Fart frees himself.
Old Fart being controlled here momentarily.
Old Fart pushing down on Machin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Fart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machin's head.

Old Fart is working for a kimura but Machin is defending it quite comfortably.
Machin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Old Fart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Fart is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Old Fart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machin's head.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Old Fart is very close to passing his half guard.
Jeremy Old Fart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machin wants to improve his position but Old Fart is controlling well.
Old Fart is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin has hold of Old Fart's hands but Old Fart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Old Fart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machin can do to turn this around?

Old Fart is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Old Fart to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Old Fart wants to work for an arm triangle but Machin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machin trying to hold on to Old Fart's head to control him but Old Fart postures up.

Old Fart seems to be looking for submissions.
Old Fart wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
Old Fart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Old Fart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Machin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Old Fart circles away.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeremy Old Fart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machin.

Old Fart 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.
Old Fart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Old Fart with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Fart trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Old Fart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Old Fart passes into half guard.
Old Fart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machin tries to get to full guard but Old Fart has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machin trying to hold on to Old Fart's head to control him but Old Fart postures up.
Machin is not content to let Old Fart control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Old Fart dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Old Fart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Old Fart slows the pace down in half guard.
Old Fart is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Old Fart tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machin controls his leg.

Old Fart is working for a kimura but Machin is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin keeping hold of Old Fart's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Old Fart throwing shots but Machin is blocking nicely.
Old Fart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Old Fart wants to free his trapped foot but Machin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Old Fart 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. Old Fart eventually gives up the hold.

Old Fart decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Old Fart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machin is staying active underneath Old Fart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Old Fart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Old Fart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Old Fart wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
Old Fart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Fart unloads with some shots from mount but Machin bucks and avoids them well.

Old Fart jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machin and Old Fart has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Old Fart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Machin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Machin goes for a double leg but Old Fart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Old Fart continues to drive forward.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Old Fart drives through with a takedown into Machin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin keeping full guard, as Old Fart tries to pass.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Old Fart from controlling successfully.
Miguel Machin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Old Fart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Old Fart defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Old Fart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Old Fart 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Old Fart!