PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machi Machiko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Machiko

175 cm
33
167 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

170 cm
30
170 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Machiko tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Machiko.
Machiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Machiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machiko missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machiko throws a body kick that misses.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones moves away from the strike by Machiko.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machiko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machiko throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiko lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Machiko.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Machiko off the cage and back into range.
Machiko has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Machiko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machiko connects with a solid leg kick.
Machiko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machiko staying out of range there.
Machiko ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Machiko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machiko throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Machiko throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones slips under a jab.
Machi Machiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiko missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiko moves away.
Machiko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiko manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Machiko scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Machiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Machiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Machiko.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Machiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machiko scores with a shot to the body.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Machiko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones thows a huge punch but Machiko dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machiko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machiko is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machiko's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machiko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Machiko.
Jones trying to control but Machiko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is really struggling to control Machiko but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machiko has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.

We're going to have a standup here because Michael Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Machiko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Machiko looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Machiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Machiko throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machiko misses with a looping right.
Jones blocks a head kick by Machiko.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machiko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab from Machiko.
Machiko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones slips under a jab.

Jones feints and as Machiko raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control but Machiko is working from the bottom.
Machiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Machiko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Machiko is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machiko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Machiko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Machiko!
Machiko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Machiko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machiko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machiko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Machiko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiko landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Machiko throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machi Machiko dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Machiko throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Machiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machiko loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machiko fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.

Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machiko is keeping the position for now.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machiko is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machiko is trying to keep Jones in close.

Machi Machiko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machiko throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machiko.
Machiko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook.
Machiko jabs at Jones's body.
Machiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machiko lands a jab.
Machiko is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Machiko throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machiko misses with a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Machiko connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Machiko.
Machiko throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Machiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machiko is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
Machiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machiko defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Machiko misses the target.
Machiko throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Machiko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Machiko throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones avoids the body shot from Machiko.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machiko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiko manages to avoid it.
Machiko dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Machiko lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machiko loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Machiko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones avoids the head kick by Machiko.
Machiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machiko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machi Machiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machiko is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machiko misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machiko's head.
Machiko works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Machiko throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Machiko shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machiko tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones is looking to wear down Machiko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Machiko tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machiko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machiko misses with a low kick.
Jones moves out of range as Machiko throws a body kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machiko.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machiko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machiko tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machiko. Machiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Machiko throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Machiko moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Machiko lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiko moves away.
Machiko ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Machiko.
Machiko tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machiko but Machiko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machiko looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones checks a low kick from Machiko.
Machiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machiko can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Machiko, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Machiko against the cage but Machiko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machiko.
Machiko blocks a jab.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones dives in and grabs Machiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machiko pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machiko as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Machiko.
A jab from Machiko does it's job there.
Jones defending well as Machiko loads up on a big left hand.
Machiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machiko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Machiko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michael Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Machi Machiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machiko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Machi Machiko!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Machi Machiko!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Machi Machiko!

Machi Machiko wins by unanimous decision!