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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diasaku Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Jarzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 cm
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165 lbs
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185 cm
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diasaku Machida! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Jarzynski! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jarzynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jarzynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarzynski off to one side. Machida gets caught flat footed, as Jarzynski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Machida is breathing heavily. Jarzynski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jarzynski throwing strikes but missing. Jarzynski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Machida keeping full guard, as Jarzynski tries to pass. Jarzynski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarzynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now. Machida looking for a guillotine here but Jarzynski defends easily.
Jarzynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jarzynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Jarzynski 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jan Jarzynski. Jarzynski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jarzynski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jarzynski. Jarzynski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machida prevents Jarzynski from improving position. Jarzynski lands an elbow. Jarzynski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machida to see if he's OK. Machida is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jarzynski just content to control the position. Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jarzynski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machida to see if he's OK. Jarzynski controlling the position. Machida throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
A lull in the action here as Jarzynski stalls from top position. Machida is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarzynski has just dragged him back down to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jarzynski dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Jarzynski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jarzynski misses with a head kick.
Jarzynski shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jarzynski lands a high kick!
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jarzynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Jarzynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Machida stuffs the takedown. Diasaku Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Jarzynski. Jarzynski fails to land the takedown. Nice sprawl there from Machida as Jarzynski shoots in. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jarzynski has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarzynski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Jarzynski stands and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control. Jarzynski is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida can't do much from the bottom here. Jarzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Machida struggling a bit here. Machida sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarzynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jarzynski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jarzynski. Jarzynski wants to stand but Machida has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Machida wants to control but Jarzynski is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jarzynski sitting and controlling from the half guard. Machida tries to roll over but Jarzynski keeps him under control. Jarzynski content to control rather than advance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jarzynski wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jarzynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jarzynski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Jarzynski is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jarzynski tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it. Jarzynski tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Machida works his way to full guard. Good work. Jarzynski looking to pass the guard. Jarzynski stands up from Machida's guard - Jarzynski perhaps looking for a knockout. Jarzynski shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jarzynski - that will leave a mark!
Jarzynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Jarzynski persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing. Jarzynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Machida tries to clinch there but Jarzynski circles away.
Jarzynski misses with a two punch combination.
Diasaku Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jarzynski avoids the head kick by Machida.
Jarzynski moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Jarzynski rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jarzynski fails to pull guard.
Diasaku Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Jarzynski. Jarzynski is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. With the fighters up against the cage, Jarzynski throws an elbow but misses. Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jarzynski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jarzynski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard. Jan Jarzynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarzynski is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it. Machida gets back to full guard.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarzynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Machida throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jarzynski's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jarzynski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Jarzynski 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. Jarzynski is looking to sweep but instead, Machida has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Machida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Jan Jarzynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jarzynski 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Jarzynski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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