PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pari Jakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mazzagati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jakh
vs
Mazzagati

200 cm
30
204 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

191 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pari Jakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Mazzagati!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzagati cracks Jakh with an open hand slap.

It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.
Mazzagati lands with a nice body punch.

Jakh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jakh prevents Mazzagati from breaking the clinch.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mazzagati is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakh's half guard.
Mazzagati has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jakh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jakh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Mazzagati controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh regains half guard.
Jakh is looking to improve his position.
Mazzagati seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jakh trying to hold on to Mazzagati's head to control him but Mazzagati postures up.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. Mazzagati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jakh is working hard here to advance position.
Jakh is looking to control Mazzagati's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakh avoid being mounted?

Mazzagati stands up and beckons Jakh to join him on the feet.
Jakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzagati.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzagati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Jakh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazzagati, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzagati prevents a body shot from Jakh.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch.
Jakh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazzagati closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jakh ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzagati.
Jakh avoids the head kick by Mazzagati.
Jakh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mazzagati misses with an attempted mid kick.

Jakh clinches.
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!

Mazzagati breaks from the clinch.

Jakh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Jakh breaks the clinch.
Mazzagati clobbers Jakh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzagati scores with a shot to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jakh enables Mazzagati to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jakh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mazzagati must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakh is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mazzagati gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice cross by Mazzagati.
Jakh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazzagati shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mazzagati fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mazzagati has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jakh wants to break free but Mazzagati has control.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzagati leaves Jakh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mazzagati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazzagati as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mazzagati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jakh needs to keep his hands up - Mazzagati had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Mazzagati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
That's time! Jakh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mazzagati rushes Jakh and presses him up against the cage.
Jakh has Mazzagati pressed against the cage, preventing Mazzagati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mazzagati wants to break free but Jakh has control.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzagati cracks Jakh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazzagati throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mazzagati shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakh avoids the body shot from Mazzagati.
Jakh throws a big counter combination but Mazzagati scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jakh throws a one two combo.
Mazzagati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jakh momentarily.
Pari Jakh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazzagati wants to slow Jakh down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jakh takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mazzagati prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mazzagati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazzagati scores with a jab.
Jakh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzagati but Mazzagati pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazzagati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jakh.
Mazzagati dives in for a single leg takedown but Jakh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve Mazzagati seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mazzagati clinches with his opponent.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Mazzagati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzagati is trying to force a seperation but Jakh has the dominant position.
Jakh misses with a body punch.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Mazzagati holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakh drops back down to his feet.
Mazzagati blocks a body shot from Jakh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzagati works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzagati fails with the takedown.

Mazzagati clinches with his opponent.

Mazzagati breaks from the clinch.
Jakh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzagati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzagati lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzagati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakh counters with a left to the body.

Mazzagati looking to score a takedown here. Jakh is defending well but Mazzagati drives through and ends up in Jakh's guard.
Mazzagati is breathing heavily.
Jakh working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jakh is on top in guard.

Jakh drops back looking for a leg! Mazzagati is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mazzagati manages to kick Jakh off! Jakh jumps back into Mazzagati's guard.
Mazzagati pulls Jakh in close to prevent any damage.
Steve Mazzagati has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazzagati keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakh stops Mazzagati from standing up.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzagati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh wants to pass the guard but Mazzagati is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Mazzagati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jakh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazzagati shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakh sprawls well. He's pushed Mazzagati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mazzagati lands a jab-cross combination.
Jakh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazzagati's waist but Mazzagati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakh off to one side.

Mazzagati drives through and clinches with Jakh against the cage.
Jakh looking to stall.
Jakh is trying to pull guard but Mazzagati turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mazzagati breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mazzagati gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mazzagati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mazzagati.
Jakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mazzagati throws a head kick that misses.
Jakh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jakh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazzagati.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzagati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakh attempts a counter takedown but Mazzagati avoids it well and moves away.
Jakh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakh dodges the punch combination from Mazzagati.
Jakh has a takedown stuffed.
Mazzagati tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakh throws a push kick but Mazzagati slaps the foot to one side.
Mazzagati misses the shot to the body.
Mazzagati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzagati misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Mazzagati.
Jakh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzagati circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mazzagati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazzagati under the eye.
Mazzagati cracks Jakh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazzagati lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakh thuds his shin into the meat of Mazzagati's side.
Jakh lunges at Mazzagati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazzagati's hand.
Mazzagati lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakh circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzagati misses with a double jab.
Jakh misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzagati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jakh.
Well,Jakh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mazzagati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Mazzagati. No joy for Jakh on that attempt.
Mazzagati throws a nice looking combination but Jakh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jakh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazzagati, pushing him back against the cage.

Mazzagati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakh takes one to the side of the head.
Jakh walks into a jab.
Mazzagati closes the distance and clinches up with Jakh, looking for a takedown. Mazzagati pushes Jakh against the cage but Jakh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakh is looking for a counter combo.
Jakh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jakh shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazzagati tries to sprawl out of it but Jakh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazzagati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mazzagati moves into the clinch.
Jakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mazzagati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mazzagati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mazzagati moves into range and clinches up with Jakh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch.

Mazzagati gets caught napping as Jakh dives in and scores a takedown. Mazzagati manages to retain guard.

Mazzagati kicks Jakh off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzagati lands the left hand.
Jakh dives in for a single leg takedown but Mazzagati sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzagati! But no joy.
Steve Mazzagati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mazzagati moves into range and clinches up with Jakh.
Mazzagati is pushing Jakh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Mazzagati breaks the clinch.

Mazzagati clinches.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzagati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mazzagati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzagati 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Steve Mazzagati!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Steve Mazzagati!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Steve Mazzagati!

Steve Mazzagati wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Steve Mazzagati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.