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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marucio Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marucio Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machida is trying desperately to improve position.
Machida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jablowme looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jablowme is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida wants to control but Jablowme is keeping busy.
Machida tries to roll over but Jablowme keeps him under control.
Jablowme throws a strike but Machida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jablowme preventing the sweep.
Machida trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Jablowme from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Jablowme is proving a slippery customer.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jablowme's guard.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Jablowme wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
Jablowme keeping full guard, as Machida tries to pass.
Jablowme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jablowme is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jablowme keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jablowme kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Jablowme blocks nicely.
Jablowme working for submissions but it's allowed Machida to get to half guard.
Machida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jablowme pushes Machida off looking to stand but Machida dives back in and keeps control.
Jablowme blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jablowme tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machida pulls his head out easily.
Jablowme tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machida prevents Jablowme from improving his position.
Jablowme wants to control but Machida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jablowme is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jablowme wants to get back to full guard.
Jablowme is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jablowme is trying to stand up here but Machida is controlling him well.
Jablowme pushes Machida off but Machida dives into side control.
Jablowme is breathing heavily.
Jablowme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machida controls the position.
Machida grinds an elbow into Jablowme's temple.
Jablowme taking a bit of punishment here - Machida scoring with strikes.
Jablowme is trying to buck Machida off.
Machida cracks Jablowme with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Machida decides to stand back up.
Machida gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida wants to take a breather but Jablowme is having none of it.
Machida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jablowme trying to control here.
Jablowme controlling the position well.
Jablowme looking for a kimura from the bottom but Machida passes into side control!
Jablowme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jablowme manages to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Machida there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme gets full guard.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jablowme working a defensive guard here.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida trying to control but Jablowme is working from the bottom.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida lands a couple of digs.
Jablowme looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Jablowme up and slammed him! Jablowme can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machida working the head with strikes.
Machida working the head with strikes.
Machida working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jablowme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jablowme tries to improve position but can't.
Machida working away.
Machida is trying to get an arm triangle but Jablowme is defending well.
Jablowme throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida distracts Jablowme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jablowme wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida is in close to Jablowme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jablowme wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Jablowme has wrist control.
Jablowme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machida landing with the ground and pound.
Machida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida landing with the ground and pound.
Machida won't allow Jablowme to sweep him here.
Jablowme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida lands a couple of digs.
Jablowme wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jablowme is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machida manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marucio Machida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Machida scores with a takedown into Jablowme's guard.
Jablowme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machida wants to control from the top but Jablowme keeps moving.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jablowme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Jablowme's legs - danger averted.
Jablowme keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida advances position into side control!
Jablowme is trying to control Machida's posture but Machida avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablowme manages to get back to half guard.
Jablowme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida slips a nice elbow through Jablowme's hands, connecting with Jablowme's forehead.
Machida is thwarting Jablowme's attempts to control the position.
Machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jablowme is not content to let Machida control the position.
Machida wants to free his trapped foot but Jablowme is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida working over Jablowme with some ground and pound. Jablowme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jablowme's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jablowme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Machida wants to control but Jablowme postures up.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jablowme's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machida is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to sweep here but Jablowme controlling him for the moment.
Jablowme wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Jablowme stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Jablowme forces his way into half guard.
Machida trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jablowme has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jablowme is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Machida to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machida shrugs it off.
Jablowme looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Machida really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machida is trying to escape the mount.
Jablowme trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jablowme pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Jablowme has a good base and remains in mount.
Jablowme lands a big shot there that rocks Machida but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Machida tries to hold on but Jablowme postures up.
Machida can't escape the position.
Machida is squirming around, avoiding Jablowme's attempts to control the action.
Jablowme looking to secure an arm triangle but Machida defends it well.
Machida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jablowme.
Marucio Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jablowme moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Machida has worked his arm free - good work by Machida!
Jablowme working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jablowme tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machida is not content to let Jablowme control the position.
Jablowme looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machida is avoiding damage well.
Jablowme tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machida gets back to half guard.
Machida wants to control but Jablowme is keeping busy.
Machida tries to roll over but Jablowme keeps him under control.
Machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida.
Jablowme trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Jablowme is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jablowme pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machida trying to control but Jablowme postures up.
Machida controlling the position for now.
Jablowme throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jablowme wants to pass to mount but Machida is defending the position.
Jablowme is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machida missing with punches from the bottom.
Machida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jablowme.
Jablowme missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jablowme stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Machida to get to his feet.
A shot to the body from Jablowme misses
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida wants to control from the top but Jablowme keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marucio Machida.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Marucio Machida!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Marucio Machida!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Marucio Machida!
Marucio Machida wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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FIGHT
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