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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marucio machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for marucio machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, marucio machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machida tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson feints and as machida raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
machida keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
machida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some wild striking there from machida.
machida tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
machida misses with a few strikes there.
machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from machida does no damage.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
machida is being controlled here.
machida wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
machida tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson controlling the position.
machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but machida keeps working.
machida is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
machida is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to control the action but machida is working from the bottom.
machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
machida tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
machida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
machida punching from the bottom.
machida is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
machida moves into full guard.
machida keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
machida wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
machida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A quick uppercut on the inside from machida.
machida working aggressively here.
Jackson has machida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
machida prevents the takedown attempt.
machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
machida is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag machida down to the mat. machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
marucio machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Jackson.
machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
machida is breathing heavily.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from machida.
A punch combination from machida misses.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the action here.
I looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greg Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
machida misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but machida circles away.
Some wild striking there from machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from machida.
machida fails to land with a series of punches.
machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
marucio machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
machida wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson controlling the pace.
machida manages to get to full guard.
Jackson stops machida from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but machida is retaining full guard.
machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
machida lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
machida striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Jackson stops machida from standing up.
machida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. machida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
machida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
machida being controlled for a moment.
Jackson wants to control but machida is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
machida wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
machida lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
machida pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down machida's shoulder. That is not cool.
machida is trying to get back to his feet.
machida prevents Jackson from improving position.
machida is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
machida leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson wants to control but machida is keeping him busy.
machida wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
machida misses with a series of wild punches.
machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
machida is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Greg Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson prevents machida from escaping the position.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
machida striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
machida misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson stops machida from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control machida kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
machida wants to get back to his feet.
machida is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
machida is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
machida thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but machida is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but machida keeps moving.
machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
machida throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
machida throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
machida misses with the combination.
marucio machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson slows the pace down.
machida tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jackson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
machida throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machida gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
machida wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. machida is keeping the position for now.
machida pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
machida gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now machida is on top in guard.
machida throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson wants to stand but machida is controlling the position.
machida postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
machida slips nicely into half guard.
machida stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
machida lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
machida thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
machida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with machida in his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson controlling from mount.
machida is in all sorts of trouble here.
machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
machida gets full guard.
machida throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
machida wants to sweep but no luck.
machida doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but machida is retaining full guard.
machida is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
machida is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but machida keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson trying to control the position but machida is working away.
machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
machida wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
machida is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
machida wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jackson dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
machida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson prevents machida from improving his position.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
machida manages to get to full guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
machida throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
machida tries to strike from the bottom.
machida is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson is pushing down on machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
machida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
machida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greg Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from machida does no damage.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in machida's guard.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. machida is keeping the position for now.
machida wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
machida trying to strike off his back.
Jackson prevents machida from getting back to his feet.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
machida tries to strike but it doesn't land.
machida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Greg Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson taking a breather here.
machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but machida denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
marucio machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson stays in close to machida's body and controls the position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. machida is keeping the position for now.
machida is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and machida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between machida's legs - danger averted.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Jackson!
Greg Jackson is the new lightweight champion!
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