PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Clipse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Clipse
vs
Machin

170 cm
29
142 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

175 cm
25
143 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Clipse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Machin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clipse slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clipse throws a one two combo.
Clipse wants to clinch.
Clipse tries to clinch up but Machin circles away and keeps his distance.
Clipse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.

Machin has managed to clinch.
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from Clipse.
Clipse lands a knee to the head.
Clipse connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machin's face.
Clipse controlling the action here for a moment.
Clipse throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin wants a takedown.
Paul Clipse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Machin.
Machin wants to break free but Clipse has control.
Clipse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clipse misses with a knee strike.
Clipse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clipse is trying to maintain a safe position but Machin gets an underhook and turns Clipse into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clipse - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clipse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clipse effectively controlling the action here.
Clipse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Machin manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin shoots in for a double leg but Clipse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Machin instigates a clinch.
Clipse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clipse stalling in the clinch but Machin improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Clipse.

Clipse forces Machin back against the cage and clinches.
Clipse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Clipse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clipse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clipse up against the cage.
Clipse misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clipse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clipse controlling the action here for a moment.
Clipse looking to stall.
Clipse lands an elbow just above Machin 's eye.
Clipse tries a knee to the head but Machin blocks it.
Clipse throws an elbow but it misses.
Clipse tries a knee to the head but Machin blocks it.
Clipse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machin managing to block the knees to the body from Clipse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clipse has Machin pushed against the cage.
Clipse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clipse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clipse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machin up against the cage.
Machin is working for takedown but Clipse is calmly controlling the position for now.

Machin has Clipse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clipse tumbling to the mat - Machin dives into Clipse's guard.
Clipse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Clipse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machin misses with a two punch combination.
Machin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clipse but Clipse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clipse stuffs the takedown.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul Clipse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Machin.

Clipse forces Machin back against the cage and clinches.
Clipse lands a hook that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
Clipse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clipse misses with an elbow over the top.
Machin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clipse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clipse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Clipse wants to clinch
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin shoots in but Clipse avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Machin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clipse to the ground. Machin is now in Clipse's guard.
Machin stands and throws Clipse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clipse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clipse is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clipse avoid being mounted?

Clipse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machin pulls his head out easily.
Machin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to free his trapped foot but Clipse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clipse tries to get to full guard but Machin has control of the leg.
Machin lands with a punch from half guard.
Machin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Machin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clipse sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machin is working for a kimura but Clipse is defending it quite comfortably.
Machin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin with the ground and pound but Clipse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Clipse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machin on the ground.
Machin throws an elbow that misses. Clipse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machin's guard. Nice move by Clipse!
Machin working a defensive guard here.

Clipse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clipse has managed to get both his arms back between Machin's legs - danger averted.

Machin is looking for a triangle here but Clipse uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Clipse has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin shoots and misses
and Clipse counters with a stiff right hand.
Clipse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clipse wants to clinch.
Clipse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paul Clipse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machin shoots in and drives through. Clipse sprawls well.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clipse sprawls well. Clipse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Clipse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clipse avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Machin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machin throws a leg kick
and Clipse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Clipse.
Jack Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clipse blocks a head kick by Machin.
Machin shoots in and drives through. Clipse sprawls well.
Clipse is looking to clinch.

Machin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clipse, pushing him back against the cage.
Clipse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machin is defending well for now.
Clipse lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Clipse.
Machin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clipse smiles and moves away.
Clipse lands a nice shot that snaps Machin's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clipse clinches up against the cage.
Machin trying to land knees to the body.
Machin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clipse walks away with a smile on his face. Machin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paul Clipse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Machin.
Clipse tries to clinch up.

Clipse forces Machin back against the cage and clinches.
Machin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clipse is defending well for now.
Clipse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machin's defenses.
Machin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clipse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machin.
Clipse lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jack Machin has been cut.
Paul Clipse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clipse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clipse with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clipse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clipse lands a nice elbow.
Machin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clipse to keep the fight standing.

Machin jumps into guard, dragging Clipse to the mat.
Clipse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machin wants to get back to full guard but Clipse has mounted him!
Machin is controlling an arm, preventing Clipse from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clipse blocks Machin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Machin tries to hold on but Clipse postures up.
Machin can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clipse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machin is looking to improve his position but Clipse isn't that keen on the idea.
Clipse controlling the position easily from mount.
Machin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machin tries to hold on but Clipse postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Machin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Clipse.
Machin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machin turns into Clipse and is now in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clipse keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Clipse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clipse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Clipse!