PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Judge Machina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Machina
vs
Jarnkarl

185 cm
31
162 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

170 cm
31
169 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge Machina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick as Machina jumps back.

Machina pushes Jarnkarl up against the cage in a clinch.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarnkarl avoids the damage to the body.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Machina has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machina struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarnkarl controls his hands.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machina is looking to control Jarnkarl's arms but Jarnkarl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machina has his back to the cage.
Jarnkarl blocks an elbow strike from Machina.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Machina tries a knee to the head but Jarnkarl blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarnkarl.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Jarnkarl is blocking nicely.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Machina blocks a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a hook that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Machina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machina tries to work over Jarnkarl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarnkarl misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a head punch that misses.
Machina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarnkarl backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Jarnkarl blocks the elbow strike.
Machina scores with a knee to the head.
Jarnkarl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machina is keeping busy.
Jarnkarl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machina's elbow.
Jarnkarl can't find room to land a body shot as Machina controls the action.
Machina is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machina lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Machina.
Machina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarnkarl backwards.
Machina throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jarnkarl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machina.
Machina lands a shoulder strike.
Jarnkarl avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
Jarnkarl tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Jarnkarl back against the cage.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machina.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarnkarl.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jarnkarl lands a body shot.
Machina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarnkarl avoids the damage to the body.
Machina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jarnkarl blocks it with crossed arms.
Machina tries to stall but Jarnkarl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machina tries to work over Jarnkarl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarnkarl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machina lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Jarnkarl back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Machina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Jarnkarl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jarnkarl lands an uppercut.
Jarnkarl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Jarnkarl lands a right hand.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machina misses with a knee strike.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machina swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl takes an elbow to the temple.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Machina as the two fighters clinch.

Jarnkarl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machina.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machina throws a front kick aimed at Jarnkarl's knee but Jarnkarl avoids it well.
Jarnkarl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy head kick and Machina moves out of range easily.
Jarnkarl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy head kick
and Machina makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jarnkarl really felt that one!
Jarnkarl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Machina lands a big head kick that sends Jarnkarl tumbling to the mat! Machina takes a step backwards and waves Jarnkarl back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jarnkarl is rocked!

It looks like Arni Jarnkarl has been cut.
Machina moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl is still on wobbly legs! Can Machina finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machina throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkarl feints the counter takedown.
Jarnkarl seems to have recovered his senses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machina.
Jarnkarl looks to throw the jab but Machina is out of range.
Jarnkarl connects with a body shot that sends Machina's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judge Machina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arni Jarnkarl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch
and Machina counters with a low kick, right behind Jarnkarl 's knee.
Machina scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarnkarl, right into the meat.
Machina blocks a jab.
Machina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Jarnkarl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarnkarl. That did some damage!
Machina lands a jab.
Machina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machina slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Jarnkarl.

Machina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarnkarl presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl tries a body shot but Machina blocks it.
Jarnkarl scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarnkarl avoids the damage to the body.
Jarnkarl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Machina.
Machina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarnkarl can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl managing to block the knees to the body from Machina.
A head punch on the inside from Jarnkarl fails to land.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jarnkarl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machina.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch.
Jarnkarl lands with a light punch inside.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Judge Machina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jarnkarl fails to land.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Machina misses with an elbow over the top.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarnkarl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl tries to work over Machina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Machina.
Jarnkarl presses Machina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Jarnkarl on the inside.
Jarnkarl avoiding damage as Machina throws knees to the body.
Machina prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
A right hand to the body from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machina.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand.
Jarnkarl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a shoulder strike.
Machina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jarnkarl lands a hook that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Machina controls his hands.
Jarnkarl lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Machina is rocked!
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Machina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarnkarl throws a head punch that misses.
Jarnkarl misses with the head strike.
Machina blocking some punches.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Machina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarnkarl blocks the elbow strike.
Jarnkarl misses with some punches.
Machina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl throws a punch but it's blocked by Machina.
Machina blocks an uppercut.
Machina seems to have got his legs back now.
Machina prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Machina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machina.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jarnkarl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machina lands with a left to the head.
Machina misses with some punches.
Machina lands an elbow inside.
Machina missing with knees to the body.
Jarnkarl takes a shot to the head.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Machina throws an elbow that misses.
Jarnkarl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machina lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machina stalls.
A hook to the body from Jarnkarl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Jarnkarl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arni Jarnkarl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machina fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Machina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarnkarl lands the left hand.
Machina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarnkarl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Machina is looking to clinch.
Jarnkarl misses with a left hand
and Machina counters with a body kick that stops Jarnkarl in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarnkarl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machina lands with a kick to the temple. Jarnkarl shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Machina thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws out a leg kick but Machina moves out of range and Jarnkarl only half commits.
Machina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machina walks into a jab.
Jarnkarl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Machina moves out of range.
Machina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut. Machina saw that one coming.
Jarnkarl throws an overhand right that lands on Machina's shoulder, as Machina tries to avoid the shot.
Jarnkarl lands a head shot.
A low kick from Jarnkarl misses

and Machina counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machina is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jarnkarl lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarnkarl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jarnkarl.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jarnkarl misses with some punches.
Jarnkarl cracks Machina with a nice body shot.
Machina tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarnkarl is defending well for now.
Machina misses with a knee strike.
Jarnkarl blocks an elbow strike.
Jarnkarl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machina throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jarnkarl as the two fighters clinch.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarnkarl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machina backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarnkarl.
A knee to the head by Machina.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarnkarl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machina lands a nice uppercut.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Jarnkarl tries to throw a body punch but Machina avoids it by throwing Jarnkarl back against the cage.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch on the inside.
Machina looking to throw knees to the head but Jarnkarl is blocking nicely.
Jarnkarl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jarnkarl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machina misses with a knee to the head.
Machina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machina's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machina drops to his knees and Jarnkarl pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arni Jarnkarl!
During a confident post fight interview, Arni Jarnkarl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.