PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Macarenco
vs
Machida

200 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

222 cm
18
299 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kilo Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Machida!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarenco cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida is looking to clinch but Macarenco is avoiding it.
Macarenco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macarenco tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macarenco to the ground. Macarenco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida tries for a takedown but Macarenco circles away easily
and Macarenco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilo Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Machida.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Macarenco's side.
Nice takedown defense from Macarenco. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
Machida wants to clinch
letting Macarenco counter with a right hand.
Machida looks winded!
Macarenco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida is looking to clinch but Macarenco is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macarenco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Macarenco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macarenco stuffs the takedown.
Macarenco jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macarenco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Macarenco lands with an uppercut that bounces Machida off the cage and back into range.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Macarenco lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Macarenco. That snapped Machida's head back.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Macarenco.
Macarenco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Macarenco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Macarenco moved out of range.
Macarenco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macarenco cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilo Macarenco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Macarenco.
Macarenco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macarenco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Machida.
A jab from Macarenco does it's job there.
Macarenco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macarenco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Macarenco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macarenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macarenco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macarenco feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Macarenco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Macarenco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Jon Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macarenco avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macarenco!
A shot to the liver by Macarenco. Beautiful body shot.
Macarenco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida closes the distance but Macarenco moves to the side
and Macarenco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Macarenco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macarenco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macarenco to score with a decent uppercut.
Macarenco scores with a body shot.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macarenco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Macarenco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macarenco, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macarenco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida is trying desperately to land a takedown but Macarenco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machida.
Macarenco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Macarenco dominated that round.
That's time! Macarenco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macarenco keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Macarenco counter with a right hand.
Macarenco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Macarenco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macarenco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macarenco wants it to stay on the feet.
Kilo Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Machida.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Macarenco scores with a jab to the body.
Macarenco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Macarenco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Macarenco circles away.
Macarenco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Macarenco duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Macarenco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machida eats them both and turns towards Macarenco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kilo Macarenco is winning the standup battle so far.
Macarenco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macarenco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Macarenco tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macarenco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macarenco lands the left hand.
Macarenco with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Macarenco there.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macarenco cracks Machida with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco scores with a hook.
Macarenco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Macarenco.
Macarenco clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macarenco lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Macarenco.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macarenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macarenco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macarenco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Macarenco digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Nice jab there from Macarenco.
Macarenco feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Macarenco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macarenco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macarenco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machida somewhat.
Macarenco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Macarenco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Macarenco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Macarenco scores with a hook to the body. Machida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macarenco works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Macarenco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Macarenco thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macarenco works the jab nicely.
Macarenco scores with a punch to the head.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macarenco scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Macarenco.
Macarenco lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida misses with a left hand
and Macarenco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Macarenco has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Macarenco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Macarenco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Macarenco scores with a nice head shot.
Macarenco leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Macarenco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida tries for a takedown but Macarenco circles away easily
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macarenco stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida looks for the body kick but Macarenco saw that one coming.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida is looking to clinch but Macarenco is avoiding it.
Macarenco digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Macarenco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida moves to clinch but Macarenco breaks away
and Macarenco counters with a straight right hand.
Macarenco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macarenco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Macarenco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Macarenco as Machida shoots in.
Kilo Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Machida.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macarenco!
Macarenco catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macarenco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macarenco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macarenco lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Macarenco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Macarenco as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Macarenco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Macarenco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Macarenco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Macarenco connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Machida wants to clinch up but Macarenco keeps it at a distance.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Macarenco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Macarenco had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macarenco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Macarenco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Macarenco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Macarenco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Macarenco counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macarenco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Macarenco to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Jon Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilo Macarenco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macarenco lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Macarenco.
Macarenco connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Macarenco scores with a jab.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kilo Macarenco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macarenco 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Macarenco!
Kilo Macarenco thanked the fans post fight for their support.