PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bin JinJu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machin
vs
JinJu

180 cm
25
175 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

168 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Machin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bin JinJu!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JinJu swings for the body but Machin moves out of range.

JinJu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
JinJu stopping the sweep attempt from Machin.
Machin managing to control the position.
Machin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
JinJu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machin wants to get back to his feet but JinJu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
JinJu is stalling in the full guard.
JinJu is looking to work some ground and pound but Machin has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JinJu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
JinJu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
JinJu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
JinJu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
JinJu misses with a looping left.

JinJu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
JinJu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machin won't allow JinJu to pass to mount.
JinJu trying to control from Machin's half guard. Machin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
JinJu trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
JinJu trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin is looking to stand up but JinJu isn't so interested in that idea.
JinJu trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin wants to stand up but JinJu is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin pulls JinJu in to control the position.
Machin working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lee Machin just wasn't active enough.
Nice shot lands for JinJu.
JinJu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
JinJu swings for the body but Machin moves out of range.
Lee Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JinJu shoots in but no luck this time.
Machin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machin fails to land with a series of punches.
JinJu blocks a head kick by Machin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin cracks JinJu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
JinJu walks into a stiff left hand from Machin.
JinJu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Machin misses.

JinJu gets a double leg takedown into Machin's guard.
Machin keeping moving, preventing JinJu from controlling successfully.
JinJu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
JinJu trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JinJu stopping the sweep attempt from Machin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bin JinJu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

JinJu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machin throws out the jab.
Machin scores with a hook to the body. JinJu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machin throws a right and a left that JinJu avoids nicely.
JinJu misses with a looping left.
JinJu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machin tries to avoid it but JinJu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machin to the ground. Machin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machin misses with a wild combination.
Machin moves out of range as JinJu throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Machin misses.
JinJu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from JinJu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin misses with a wild combination.
Machin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and JinJu is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Machin misses the target.
Machin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
JinJu misses with a low kick.
Lee Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JinJu ducks under a wild hook from Machin.
Machin lands a body shot.
Machin misses with a double jab.

JinJu looking to score a takedown here. Machin is defending well but JinJu drives through and ends up in Machin's guard.
Machin trying to control the position.
JinJu passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JinJu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Machin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, JinJu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
JinJu scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Machin's face as JinJu controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from JinJu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
JinJu trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
JinJu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machin is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JinJu taking a break here but Machin is having none of it and regains half guard.
JinJu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
JinJu throwing shots but Machin is blocking nicely.
Machin trying to hold on to JinJu's head to control him but JinJu postures up.
JinJu is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from JinJu.
JinJu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JinJu thows a huge punch but Machin dodges it nicely.
JinJu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machin regains full guard. Nicely done.
JinJu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
JinJu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
JinJu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JinJu trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bin JinJu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
Machin scores with a nice strike.
Machin throws a head kick but JinJu moves out of range.
JinJu looks to score with a jab to the body but Machin is just out of range.
Machin stuffs the takedown.
JinJu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin throws out a leg kick but JinJu moves out of range and Machin only half commits.
JinJu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee Machin is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by JinJu.
Machin throws a low kick but JinJu moves out of range easily.
Machin scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JinJu slips under a jab.
Machin throws a body kick that misses.
Machin tries a head kick but it misses.
JinJu blocks a jab.
JinJu throws a head kick but Machin moves out of range.
Machin misses with a leg kick.
JinJu misses with a body shot.
Machin misses with a body shot.
Machin slips a jab from JinJu.
JinJu blocks a head kick by Machin.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Machin as he connects with a hook.

JinJu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machin was covering up waiting for the punch and JinJu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
JinJu controlling from the top position.
JinJu is working Machin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machin keeping moving, preventing JinJu from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JinJu won't allow Machin to get back to his feet.
JinJuis looking to pass into half guard but Machin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machin is in guard.
Machin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
JinJu looking for a sweep. Not yet JinJu, not yet.
JinJu controls Machin momentarily but Machin frees himself.

Machin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on JinJu, up you get!
JinJu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machin tried to score with a low kick but JinJu checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin blocks a head kick by JinJu.
Machin misses with a low kick.
Machin leaves JinJu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
JinJu checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machin throws a chopping leg kick but JinJu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JinJu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machin to score with a decent uppercut.
Machin throws a one two combo.
Machin misses with a telegraphed body shot

and JinJu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Machin clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

JinJu throws a body punch but Machin moves out of range.
JinJu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
JinJu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
JinJu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machin throws a right and a left that both miss.
JinJu just misses with a punch to the body.
JinJu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machin tries to avoid it but JinJu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machin to the ground. Machin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JinJu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
JinJu dodges the punch combination from Machin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from JinJu.
Lee Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bin JinJu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
JinJu slips a jab and a cross from Machin.
Machin throws a solid leg kick but JinJu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machin.
Machin wants to slow JinJu down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from JinJu.
Lee Machin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin misses with a wild combination.
JinJu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machin rather than just go for the knockout.
Machin jabs JinJu right on the nose. JinJu blinks but takes it well.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JinJu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin misses with a combination

and JinJu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JinJu is looking to take a break and control but Machin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
JinJu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Machin wants to control but JinJu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machin throws a low kick but it's checked well by JinJu.
JinJu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
JinJu blocks a head kick by Machin.
Machin stalks JinJu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into JinJu's face. JinJu staggers backwards, shaken.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JinJu shoots in for a takedown but Machin shows good takedown defense.
JinJu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
JinJu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machin throws a low kick but JinJu avoids it.
JinJu throws a head kick but Machin moves out of range.

JinJu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machin controls JinJu momentarily but JinJu frees himself.
Machin looking for a sweep. Not yet Machin, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JinJu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
JinJu throwing strikes but missing.
JinJu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst JinJu is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lee Machin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Machin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin tries a low kick but JinJu avoids it.
JinJu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
JinJu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
JinJu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
JinJu throws a body punch but Machin moves out of range.
Machin looks to land a combination but JinJu avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machin connects with a nice looking jab.
Machin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
JinJu throws a solid leg kick but Machin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at JinJu.
JinJu avoids the body shot from Machin.
Nice defenses there by Machin.
A combination from Machin does no damage.
JinJu throws a sloppy head kick and Machin moves out of range easily.
JinJu misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Machin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin looks to land a combination but JinJu avoids it well.
JinJu takes a kick to the side of the head.
JinJu blocks a head kick by Machin.
Machin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JinJu misses with a lunging right hand
and Machin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

JinJu is rocked!
JinJu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JinJu.
Machin stuffs the takedown attempt from JinJu. JinJu gets slowly back to his feet.
JinJu blocks a head kick by Machin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
JinJu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
JinJu defending well as Machin loads up on a big left hand.
JinJu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

JinJu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machin's half guard.

JinJu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. JinJu eventually gives up the hold.
Machin wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JinJu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
JinJu prevents Machin from improving his position.
JinJu stalling away here and it's allowed Machin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from JinJu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin is adopting a defensive guard.
JinJu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Machin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Machin!
Lee Machin retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Lee Machin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.