Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krause takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krause looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado lands an overhand right.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado slips under a jab from Krause.
Krause misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Machado swings for the body but Krause moves out of range. #TD2#
Krause shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Krause finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krause is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Krause is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Machado!
Krause misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krause prevents Machado from improving his position.
Krause missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krause.
Krause looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Krause is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Krause missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krause.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Krause is working for an americana but Machado has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krause was thinking about the submission.
Krause advances position into side control!
Krause throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Machado.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard.
Krause is not content to let Machado control the position. #T4#
Krause is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado working away.
Krause is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Machado staying busy and making it hard for Krause to control. #SUB2#
Krause is persistently looking for the submission but Machado is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause is landing with strikes. Machado can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado tried to counter with a leg kick but Krause avoided it.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head. #CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause jumps guard but Machado stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Krause jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krause looking for a takedown.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krause blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Krause.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krause uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Krause keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
Krause fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krause goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krause wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krause's hands.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manny Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Machado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krause is breathing heavily.
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!
Krause fails to pull guard.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away. #CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado delivers a nice body kick.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado digs a good body shot into Krause's ribs.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Krause on that attempt.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machado. Krause shrugs it off though.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Nice shot by Machado.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Krause moves away and avoids it.
Krause takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Machado throws a leg kick but Krause moved away.
Krause tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.#CL#
Machado rushes Krause and presses him up against the cage.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Machado has Krause pressed against the cage.
A short right from Machado on the inside. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Machado catches Krause right on the button with a cross.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Krause takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado works over Krause's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krause shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Machado throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Fortune.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortune with a body shot.
Machado lands a jab to Fortune's midsection.
Machado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fortune is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fortune throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Fortune looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortune manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortune doesn't seem phased though.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Machado throws a leg kick but Fortune moved away.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado tries to clinch but Fortune is having none of it. #CL2#
Machado rushes Fortune and presses him up against the cage.
Fortune scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machado misses with a knee to the head.
Fortune has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Machado misses with some punches. #BC2#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Fortune drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Fortune cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado jabs Fortune right on the nose. Fortune blinks but takes it well.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Fortune tries to counter by clinching up but Machado breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Machado misses with a combination
and Fortune counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Fortune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machado eats them both and turns towards Fortune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fortune's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Machado falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Fortune!

Event: MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teodor! But no joy.
Machado misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teodor motions for Machado to come forward. Teodor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teodor.
Teodor tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Teodor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Teodor feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado tries to work over Teodor's front leg with a kick but Teodor checks it.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teodor feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teodor walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.#T1#
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teodor looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Machado cracks Teodor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teodor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Teodor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado lands with a hook. Teodor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teodor lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teodor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teodor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Teodor lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teodor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Machado throws a low kick but Teodor avoids it.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teodor with a nice cross.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Machado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teodor throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teodor.
Teodor misses with a straight right. #T3#
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
Teodor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teodor on the side of the head.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Teodor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Teodor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teodor connects with a high kick.
Teodor lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Teodor avoids the body shot from Machado. #T4#
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!
Machado blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teodor moves out of range of the body kick.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado throws a leg kick but Teodor moved away.
Teodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teodor throws a leg kick
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Teodor counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Machado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teodor throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor. #CL2#
Teodor has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Teodor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teodor on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teodor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Teodor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Teodor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teodor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Teodor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.#T1#
Teodor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teodor thinking.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Teodor.
A big left from Machado misses.
Teodor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teodor checks a leg kick.
Machado misses with a low kick as Teodor jumps back.
Teodor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teodor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Teodor throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Machado moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Teodor swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado jabs at Teodor's body.
Nice cross by Machado.
Teodor cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Teodor.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
Teodor tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Teodor drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Nice body kick from Teodor.
Teodor moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Teodor shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Teodor.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teodor. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado cracks Teodor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teodor missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teodor lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teodor checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teodor. That's going to slow Machado down.
Machado takes one on the button.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teodor.
Machado moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A big left from Teodor misses.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado throws a leg kick but Teodor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teodor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teodor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Teodor seems unphased.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Teodor's head.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
As Machado backs off Teodor throws a huge counter combo but Machado manages to avoid it all.
Teodor throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado avoids the head kick by Teodor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Teodor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Teodor breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Teodor misses with a wild combination.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Teodor.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Teodor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Teodor thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teodor doesn't seem phased though.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Teodor.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Teodor and move into the clinch.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teodor throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teodor.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Teodor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado takes a swing at Teodor's ribcage but misses.
Machado scores with a jab.
Machado digs a good body shot into Teodor's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws a leg kick but Teodor moved away.
Teodor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teodor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Teodor throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teodor.
Teodor is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teodor.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teodor swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Teodor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teodor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado tries to clinch there but Teodor circles away.
Teodor drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Teodor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Teodor throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Teodor tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
Teodor misses with a kick to the body
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
Teodor misses with a straight right.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Teodor backpedaling.
Teodor throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teodor.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teodor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor. #T4#
Teodor digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado motions for Teodor to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Teodor misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Teodor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teodor keeps the fight on the outside.
Teodor throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Teodor counters with an outside leg kick.
Teodor tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Teodor misses with a straight left.
Machado lands with a nice body kick.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Teodor's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atanase Teodor.
Well Teodor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!
A less than humble Atanase Teodor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 25
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Bonney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Machado throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonney is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Bonney misses with a body kick.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonney misses with a body kick.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonney circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bonney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bonney if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonney jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonney.
Machado takes one to the side of the head.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Bonney thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Bonney clinches with his opponent.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Bonney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machado is defending well for now.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bonney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonney.#BC#
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonney as he connects with a hook.
Bonney throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonney throws a nice head kick!
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bonney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Machado.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Machado.
Bonney avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonney.
That kick from Bonney tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bonney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machado misses with a hook.
A big right from Machado misses.
Bonney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonney sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Machado.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Machado throws the left hand but Bonney avoids the punch easily.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machado misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Bonney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Machado clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Bonney.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Bonney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado working aggressively here. #T1#
Machado has Bonney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands.
Machado is trying to push Bonney away but Bonney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonney defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Bonney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Machado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado jabs at Bonney's body.
Bonney misses with a body kick.
Bonney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Bonney throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Bonney moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Bonney on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Donk. Machado catches Bonney right on the button with a cross.
Bonney throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado tries to clinch up
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a series of punches but Bonney moves out of range.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado digs a good hook to Bonney's body.
Bonney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonney eats them both and turns towards Machado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bonney blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Machado throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonney scores with the left hand. Machado knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tried to counter with a leg kick but Machado avoided it.
A lazy left from Bonney finds it's target.
Bonney throws a quick inside leg kick.
William Henry Bonney is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throws a jab when Bonney was well out of range.
Bonney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Bonney with a hook.
Bonney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Machado wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Machado thumps Bonney with a low kick.
Bonney moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands.
Bonney has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bonney digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Bonney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonney has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonney lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Machado.
Bonney loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Bonney scores with a jab to the body.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Bonney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bonney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Machado throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Machado swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Machado.
Bonney misses with a head kick.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado wants to clinch up but Bonney keeps it at a distance.
Bonney throws a big counter combination but Machado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Bonney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonney thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.#T3##CL2#
Machado has Bonney up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado tries to break free but Bonney pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Bonney thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Bonney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Bonney scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Bonney misses with a looping left.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonney counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado throws the left hand but Bonney avoids the punch easily.
Machado looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Bonney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but William Henry Bonney did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Machado tries to clinch there but Bonney circles away.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonney lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonney misses with the head strike. #BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado digs a good hook to Bonney's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Machado there.
Bonney scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Machado darts in and clinches Bonney up against the cage.
Bonney blocking some punches. #T1#
Bonney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonney landing knees to the head.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonney lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Bonney's belly button to the back.
Bonney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Bonney - just one landing.
Machado misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.#T2#
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado throws a series of punches but Bonney avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Bonney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado is looking to chop away at Bonney's legs.
Bonney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Bonney lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney connects with the punch.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Bonney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bonney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonney throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonney scores with a nice head shot.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonney is out of range and Machado settles back down. #T4#
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Bonney.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonney.
A good leg kick by Bonney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonney.
Bonney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Machado works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Bonney misses.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bonney slips a jab from Machado.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonney moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney had his way with Manny Machado in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonney scores with a punch to the head.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Machado takes a swing at Bonney's ribcage but misses.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Machado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Machado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bonney.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonney, right into the meat.
Bonney throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bonney.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Machado throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonney. That snapped Machado's head back.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.#CL#
Bonney moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado is trying to force a seperation but Bonney has the dominant position.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the cage.
Bonney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado tries to clinch there but Bonney circles away.
And Bonney counters with a quick kick to the body but Machado blocks it.#T3#
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Bonney counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Bonney connects with the punch.
Machado with a hook.
Bonney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonney tries to score with a low kick but Machado moves his leg out of the way.
Machado thows a leg kick but Bonney checks it #TD#
and Bonney counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machado won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonney taking a breather here.
Bonney continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to bench press Bonney off him but Bonney keeps the position.
Bonney is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Henry Bonney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
William Henry Bonney looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.

Event: HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopkins's sensitive parts.
Machado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hopkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Hopkins has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Hopkins pushes him away.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado taking a breather.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Machado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Hopkins. Hopkins maintains the clinch.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Hopkins lands a jab.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins lands a slapping body shot.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
Hopkins connects with a single shot there.
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!
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Machado moved away.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Hopkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Machado connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Hopkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Machado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Machado gets a clinch.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Machado looking to stall.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.#CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinny Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Machado to work.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado feints a counter leg kick.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins slips a jab from Machado.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Machado misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Machado has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hopkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Machado working aggressively here.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Machado prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Hopkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
Vinny Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado misses with the combination.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Machado misses with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hopkins tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hopkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Hopkins's knee but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hopkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado slips a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Machado moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Machado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado taking a breather.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling him.
Hopkins pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machado lands a body punch.
Hopkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins. #BC#
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Machado tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hopkins closes the distance and pushes Machado back into the cage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Hopkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head. #T1#
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Machado scores with a knee to the head.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Machado blocking some punches.
Hopkins tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Hopkins manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Hopkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Machado.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Machado.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
It looked like Hopkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Hopkins. Hopkins maintains the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Machado prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins. #T4#
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Machado looking to stall.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins had his way with Manny Machado in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hopkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Machado instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hopkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.#T1#
Hopkins tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Machado throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Hopkins cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Machado lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Machado rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.
Machado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hopkins up against the cage.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. #CL#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Vinny Hopkins retains his lightweight title!
Vinny Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 116:Sang Seok vs Machado
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Seok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Seok throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado misses the jab.
Seok avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seok seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Seok avoids the body shot from Machado.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range. #T1#
Machado throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seok with a body shot.
Seok misses with a looping right.
Seok takes one on the button.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Seok misses with a body shot.
Seok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Seok walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Machado scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Seok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seok. Seok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seok checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Seok.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado punishes Seok's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado slips under a jab from Seok.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado moves out of range as Seok strikes.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Seok and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Seok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Seok off the cage and back into range.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Seok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado tries to move into range but Seok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado slips a jab from Seok.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Seok shakes him off and moves away.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Seok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Seok is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado staying out of range there.
Machado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seok. #TD#
Seok gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Seok wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seok blocks the strikes from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Seok motions for Machado to come forward. Seok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seok fails with the takedown.
Machado misses with a hook.
Seok misses with a kick to the body.
Machado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Seok. Those never looked like landing.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Seok looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but Seok drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seok defends well.#T1#
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seok is one step ahead there.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Seok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machado sees it coming and defends easily.
Machado won't allow Seok to pass to mount.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seok moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Seok working Machado over with strikes here.
Seok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
Seok scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Machado 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.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seok's back!
Machado is hanging on to Seok's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Machado is trying to stick to Seok's back but Seok is turning into Machado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Machado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Seok.
Seok preventing the sweep.
Seok stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Seok looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Seok trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Lee Sang Seok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seok wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Seok is working hard here to advance position.
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado wants to control from the top but Seok keeps moving. #SUB#
Seok working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado wants to control from the top but Seok keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sang Seok dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Seok slips a jab from Machado.
Seok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seok with a body shot.
Seok dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seok misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily. #T1#
Seok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seok.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seok avoids the body shot from Machado.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Seok throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seok moves away.
Machado cracks Seok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seok fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Seok lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Seok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sang Seok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Seok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Seok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seok.
Machado defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Machado misses with a straight left.
Seok slips a jab from Machado.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Seok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Seok shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Machado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Machado.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
An out of breath Manny Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 111:Bailey vs Dolla
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moshington circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Moshington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moshington.
Moshington swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Moshington throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Machado feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Moshington moves into the clinch.#T1#
Moshington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Moshington tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moshington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Moshington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moshington misses the jab.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Moshington manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moshington throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moshington moves away.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Moshington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moshington ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Moshington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.#T2#
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moshington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Moshington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moshington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moshington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moshington slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Machado avoids the body shot from Moshington.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Moshington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington misses with the combination.
Moshington throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Moshington digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moshington has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Moshington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Moshington pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moshington jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moshington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moshington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moshington throws a shot to the body.
Moshington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moshington was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moshington.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Moshington gets a clinch.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moshington fails to land.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moshington tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moshington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Moshington lands a body shot.
Moshington lands an uppercut.
Machado throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Moshington misses.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moshington. Moshington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
Machado swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Moshington will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Moshington back into the cage.
A short right from Machado.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moshington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado is leaning against Moshington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moshington.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Moshington controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Moshington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moshington blocks a body shot from Machado.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Moshington fails to land. #T1#
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moshington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moshington working aggressively here.
Moshington is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moshington down to the mat. Moshington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Moshington drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Moshington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Machado.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moshington working aggressively here.
A short right from Moshington.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Moshington. #BC#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moshington lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moshington under the eye.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moshington is looking to clinch.
Moshington throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Moshington misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Moshington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moshington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##CL#
Machado forces Moshington back against the cage and clinches.
Moshington misses with a body punch.
Machado prevents a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington lands a shot to the body.
Moshington keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Moshington backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Moshington is out of range.
Moshington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Moshington connects with a single shot there.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
A jab from Moshington misses.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.#CL2#
Moshington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moshington is working Machado over against the cage.
Moshington scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Moshington's ribcage. Moshington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado has Moshington pushed against the cage.
Moshington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado looking to slow down the pace here.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Moshington on the inside.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Moshington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Moshington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado slips a straight right by Moshington.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Moshington breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Moshington.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Machado misses with an uppercut
letting Moshington counter with a right hand.
A big left from Moshington misses.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moshington swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Machado pushes Moshington up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado blocks a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Moshington working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado. #T1#
Moshington pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moshington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moshington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moshington.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Machado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Moshington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Moshington scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Machado. #T2#
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George Moshington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moshington is leaning against Machado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Moshington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moshington or not.
Machado wants to stall.
Moshington misses with a body punch.
Moshington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moshington as Machado tries to tie him up.
Machado wants to stall.
Machado can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moshington tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Moshington back against the cage.
Moshington scores with a hook to the body.
Moshington prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
Moshington tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado prevents a body shot from Moshington.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moshington tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moshington working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Moshington lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Moshington lands a right hand.
Moshington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moshington.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
Machado landing knees to the head.
Moshington tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Moshington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moshington lands with a light punch inside.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with some punches.
Moshington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moshington blocking some punches.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a left hand.
A short right from Moshington on the inside.
Machado tries a body shot but Moshington blocks it.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Moshington.
I've got Moshington 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Moshington!
George Moshington managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seok.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Machado slips under a jab from Seok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Seok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Seok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Seok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seok is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machado defends it well.#TD2#
Seok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seok is in Machado's guard.#ES#
Machado pushes Seok off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Machado is looking to wear down Seok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok scores with a nice head shot.
Seok checks a leg kick nicely.
Seok feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Seok manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machado on his heels. He'll look to pass Machado's guard now, I'm sure.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Seok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Seok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machado's guard. #T2#
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seok tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machado keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Machado wants to control but Seok is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Seok wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seok prevents Machado from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Seok there.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Seok trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado.
Machado controlling Seok's posture.
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seok wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sang Seok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Seok goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee Sang Seok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seok throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Machado digs a good body shot into Seok's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado avoids the body shot from Seok.
Seok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Seok lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Seok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Seok misses the target.
Seok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado misses with a hook. Seok ducked under it nicely.
Seok looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado lands a nice hook to Seok's body. Seok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Seok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seok scrambles back to his feet.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seok momentarily.
Seok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body kick there by Machado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seok moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seok.
Machado cracks Seok with an open hand slap.
Machado avoids the body shot from Seok.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Seok cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seok shoots and misses
and Machado counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machado avoids the body shot from Seok.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Seok manages to avoid it.
Machado swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Seok is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado takes a swing at Seok's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Machado forces Seok back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Seok.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seok keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Seok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seok. #T4#
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Seok tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seok lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seok.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Seok scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seok can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Seok displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
Seok has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seok.
A big left from Machado misses.
Machado throws a leg kick but Seok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seok avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Seok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seok throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Seok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seok with the counter takedown but Machado avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Seok misses.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Seok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Seok.
Seok blocks a jab.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seok misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seok jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Seok throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seok.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Seok has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seok stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Seok dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado tries a body shot but Seok blocks it.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with some punches.
Seok misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Seok avoiding damage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Machado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Seok tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado leaning against his opponent.
Seok lands a right hand.
Seok is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Machado is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado tries a body shot but Seok blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Seok fails to land.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Seok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seok throws a head punch that misses.
Seok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seok looking for a takedown.
Machado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seok gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado looking to stall.
Machado wants to stall.
Seok stalling the fight.
Seok avoiding damage.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Seok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seok just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.
Seok misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Seok fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Sang Seok.
I think Seok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Sang Seok!
A very excited looking Lee Sang Seok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krause misses with a takedown #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krause is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krause jumps guard but Machado stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Krause takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Krause off balance momentarily.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.
Krause misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##CL#
Machado rushes Krause and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Krause throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado cracks Krause with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krause ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado slips a jab from Krause.
Krause is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Krause closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machado quickly recovers to half guard.
Machado wants to control but Krause is keeping busy.
Krause works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado tries to hold on but Krause pushes him away. #T3#
Machado is desperately trying to improve his position but Krause has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado gets back to half guard.
Machado tries to roll over but Krause keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krause working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krause wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Krause controlling the action here.
Krause is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado wants to stand but Krause is controlling the position.
Krause not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Machado.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krause.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Krause takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krause dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Machado drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Machado taking a breather.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Krause jumps guard.
Machado won't allow Krause to sweep him here.
Krause looking to control but Machado passes into half guard.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krause manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Krause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machado escapes and throws Krause's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Krause is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Krause trying to control but Machado flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Krause is really stuck here.
Krause keeps trying to improve his position.
Krause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Krause is trying desperately to improve position.
Machado lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krause hang on?
Machado trying to control but Krause is having none of it.
Machado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Krause 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.#SUB2#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Krause is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Machado jumps into side control!
Machado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado gets to mount! Krause was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krause sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause fails to land the takedown.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause avoids the head kick by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krause looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but Krause drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well. #T1#
Machado is trying to control. Krause wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machado trying to control from Krause's half guard. Krause has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Krause working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Krause is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a triangle here but Machado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Machado trying to control the position but Krause is working away.
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krause is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado stalling. #SUB2#
Krause with the active half guard here but Machado passes nicely into side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado 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.
Krause is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
Krause tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krause is trying to get back to full guard.
Krause wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Krause dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krause.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado is looking to wear down Krause with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Krause and move into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krause has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Krause's belly button to the back.
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab by Machado.
Jab by Machado.
Machado takes a swing at Krause's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands a body shot.
Krause is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krause is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Krause jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krause is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Machado works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krause there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Krause looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
Krause shoots and misses
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krause on the side of the head.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Machado connects with the punch.
Machado throws a right and a left that Krause avoids nicely.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krause has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krause and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krause.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krause is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado had his way with James Krause in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Krause misses with a body shot
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Krause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Machado drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not.
Krause is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machado is stalling here.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Krause and move into the clinch.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krause.
Krause falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Krause on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krause's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krause has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Krause gets a takedown into half guard.
Krause is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Krause is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James Krause has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Machado controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Machado continues to stall.
Krause wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Krause seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado missing with punches from the bottom.
Krause is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado is staying active underneath Krause, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krause swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krause checks it well.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Krause back into the cage.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards. #TD2#
Krause pulls guard successfully.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: RFL 29: Garner vs Seery
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.#CL#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutten's head.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with a body shot. #T1#
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten looks to clinch
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutten misses with a combination
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Rutten - just one landing.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Machado moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
A punch combination from Rutten misses. #T3#
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machado lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado has Rutten pressed against the cage.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten scores with a jab. Machado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Machado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Machado cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutten's calf.
Rutten takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Rutten swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Rutten's head back.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Machado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutten swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Rutten tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick. #T3#
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado taking a breather.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Machado cracks Rutten with a nice body shot.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rutten is trying to stall.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutten tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Machado scores with a hook.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutten's hands.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Rutten. #T1#
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Machado has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutten tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado taking a breather.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutten is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rutten wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Good body shot from Machado.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Rutten's ribcage. Rutten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Machado to work.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Rutten tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado stalling the fight. #T4#
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten closes the distance but Machado moves to the side
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutten on the side of the head.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutten.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machado scrambles back to his feet.
Machado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado connects with a jab.
Rutten connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Rutten breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Rutten.
Rutten is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten. #T2#
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Machado clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado works on Rutten's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!#T3#
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rutten with a big uppercut! Rutten tries to clinch up but Machado pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rutten to the mat! Rutten covers up and Machado unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Machado!
Manny Machado retains his lightweight title!
Manny Machado tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RFL 24: Kriel vs Murhaa
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Marcos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Marcos gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Machado is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Marcos is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Machado is looking to sweep but instead, Marcos has passed into half guard. #T1#
Machado controlling the position well.
Marcos working the head and body with strikes.
Marcos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Marcos is stalling here. Machado is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Marcos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machado has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Machado misses with the ground and pound.
Marcos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado working away.
Marcos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Machado taking a breather here.
Marcos is looking for a sweep.
Marcos can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marcos is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Machado working away.
Machado takes a little break here. Marcos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marcos regains half guard.
Marcos trying to control but Machado postures up.
Machado wants to stand up but Marcos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Marcos trying to control but Machado postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marcos checks it well.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Marcos has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Machado.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damiao Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Marcos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marcos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Marcos misses with an uppercut.
Marcos scores with a nice right hand.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes a swing at Marcos's ribcage but misses.
Marcos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Marcos's head back.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marcos manages to circle out of the way.
Marcos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Machado drives through and clinches with Marcos against the cage.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado blocks a body shot from Marcos. #T1#
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcos controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Marcos tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marcos lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Machado. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado is looking to wear down Marcos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marcos.
Marcos is looking to clinch.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Machado swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marcos lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Marcos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcos catches Machado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marcos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcos misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcos swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Marcos thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Marcos throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Marcos. #T3#
Marcos tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Marcos throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado lands a head shot.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado with a hook.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Marcos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Marcos settles back down.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcos.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marcos is able to avoid easily.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcos throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Marcos catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Machado lands a jab.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcos under the eye.
Marcos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcos throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado sets himself, and Marcos steps forward looking for the clinch! Machado avoids it this time.
Marcos fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Marcos does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Marcos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marcos tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Marcos lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Machado.
Machado slips a jab from Marcos.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marcos loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Marcos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado slips under a jab from Marcos.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Marcos tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marcos at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Marcos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado tries a body shot but Marcos blocks it.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcos avoids it.
Marcos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Manny Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Marcos.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcos controls his hands.
Marcos tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Machado prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
Marcos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Marcos.
Marcos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marcos cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machado misses with a hook.
Marcos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Marcos throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range. #T4#
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Marcos.
Marcos throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Marcos lands.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marcos's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Marcos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Marcos counters with a good low kick that Machado was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado takes a swing at Marcos's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Marcos.
Marcos tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Marcos looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado with a nice cross.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Marcos breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Damiao Marcos just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Marcos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marcos's sensitive parts.
Marcos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Marcos ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Marcos's shoulder, as Marcos tries to avoid the shot.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marcos thinking.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcos throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado tries to bum rush Marcos with a series of wild strikes but Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Nice jab there from Machado.
A slow jab from Marcos misses its intended target.
Machado throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marcos misses with a low kick.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Marcos ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damiao Marcos.
Marcos scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Marcos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcos on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado staying out of range there.
Marcos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcos looks to clinch
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marcos thinking.
Marcos throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado takes a swing at Marcos's ribcage but misses.
Marcos throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marcos.
Marcos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
Marcos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Marcos throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Marcos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcos wants to counter with a clinch but Machado pushes him away.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook.
Marcos missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcos slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Machado.#CL#
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcos blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado wants to break free but Marcos has control.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcos walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Marcos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Marcos throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marcos.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Machado catches Marcos right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Marcos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machado.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcos slips under a jab.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcos's hands.
Marcos misses with a wild body shot.
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Marcos moves his leg out of the way.
Marcos misses with a leg kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado had his way with Damiao Marcos in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Machado tries to work over Marcos's front leg with a kick but Marcos checks it.
Marcos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado works Marcos's body with a nice hook.
Machado throws a series of punches but Marcos avoids them all with ease.
Marcos throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Machado slams his shin into Marcos's torso.
Marcos takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Marcos drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Machado lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado is trying to force a seperation but Marcos has the dominant position.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcos backwards.
Marcos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos is leaning against Machado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Damiao Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marcos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marcos scores with the left hand. Machado knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcos throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marcos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marcos moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Marcos throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Marcos misses with a hook #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado blocking some punches.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Marcos lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado controlling Marcos's posture.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Damiao Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Machado looking to control.
Machado wants to hit a switch here but Marcos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
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.
Machado is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marcos lands a big shot there that rocks Machado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
Marcos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marcos cracks Machado with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marcos unloading with bombs!
Marcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Marcos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcos prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
Machado wants to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.#SUB2#
Marcos looking for a guillotine from mount but Machado is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damiao Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado is the new lightweight champion!
Manny Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Rutten moves his leg out of the way.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Machado as he connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado misses with a low kick. #T1#
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Machado.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Rutten throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Machado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Rutten breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Machado stalling. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machado digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado avoids the body shot from Rutten. #T3#
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Rutten and move into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
A cross from Machado lands.
Rutten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Rutten tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.
Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Machado scores with a jab.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Rutten tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutten manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Machado prevents a body shot from Rutten.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Rutten is trying to break free.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Machado does it's job there.#T2#
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Rutten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.#T4#
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Rutten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutten can turn it around.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado stalls.
Machado lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rutten to his knees! Machado keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
A very excited looking Manny Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL 016 Krause vs Machado
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Krause misses with a takedown
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Krause shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado throws a one two combo.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado leaves Krause with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krause sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Krause avoids it this time.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krause takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Krause looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machado scores with a push kick.
Jab from Machado.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krause moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Krause on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krause looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krause gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krause's sensitive parts.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krause rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Machado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krause backs up against the cage.
Machado catches Krause with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Machado connects with a nice looking jab.
Machado lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado thows a body kick. Krause tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Machado has managed to clinch.
A short left from Machado.
Krause is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.#CL2#
Machado pushes Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Krause's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Krause goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krause.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Machado throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
Krause takes one to the chin there.
Krause swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Krause shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Machado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krause has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krause takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!#BC2#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BOOM! Machado lands a beautiful left hook that drops Krause. Krause tries to recover but Machado is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Krause lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
A very excited looking Manny Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Machado.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Rutten moves out of range as Machado strikes.
A nice side step and Rutten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten misses with a combination
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
As Rutten tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutten manages to avoid the attempt.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.#T1#
Machado throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Machado throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado connects with the punch.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten blocking some punches. #BC2#
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Machado instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Rutten manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Machado rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Rutten blocks it.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Rutten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Machado cracks Rutten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutten.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range. #CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a body shot. #T4##CL#
Machado pushes Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado is looking to clinch but Rutten is avoiding it.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Machado scores with a body shot. #CL#
Machado forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado 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.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Machado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutten manages to circle out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Machado.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutten should have avoided that one.
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!
Machado lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.
Rutten throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T1#
Rutten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Rutten settles back down.
Rutten throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado misses with a low kick as Rutten jumps back.
Rutten flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Machado's ribs.
Machado cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Machado checks a leg kick. #T2#
Machado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Machado lands a right hand.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Rutten letting Machado take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machado. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten misses with a double jab. #CL#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with some punches.
Rutten wants to break free but Machado has control.
Machado works on Rutten's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rutten smiles and moves away.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Machado works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado checks a low kick from Rutten.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Machado lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat. #CL#
Machado rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Rutten working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten throws a leg kick
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Machado clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts. #T1#
Rutten moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Rutten throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Machado as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado staying out of range there.
Rutten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutten misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Machado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Rutten.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado landing knees to the body.
Machado stalling.
Machado throws a big uppercut that drops Rutten! More strikes from Machado and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rutten lies dazed against the cage as Machado celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
An out of breath Manny Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL 007 Big Deal
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Am uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Am fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Am uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Am throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
I Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Am blocks the leg kick.
Am looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Am looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Am appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Am avoids the body shot from Machado. #T1#
Am fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Am misses with a straight right.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Am tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Am.
Am dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Am's head and hops out.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Am on the side of the head.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Am misses the shot to the body.
Machado takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Machado motions for Am to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Am has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with a low kick, right behind Machado 's knee. #T2#
Am misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Am swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Am throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Machado catches Am right on the button with a cross.
Machado throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
As Machado backs away, Am returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Am misses its intended target. #T3#
Am throws a leg kick that misses.
Am bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Am jabs at Machado's body.
Sloppy strikes from Am. Those never looked like landing.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Am looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Am goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Am misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Am tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Am.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Am misses with a head kick.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Am misses with a two punch combination.
Am connects with a single shot there.
Am blocks a jab.
Am drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Am misses
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Am throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Am swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Am misses with a combination
and Am takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Am digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado tries to clinch but Am moves out of range.
Am misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Am counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Am shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Am appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Am connects with a body shot.#T1#
Am lands a two punch combo.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Am swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Am tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am is looking to wear down Machado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Am misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.#T2#
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Am looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Am misses with a straight right.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Am feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado blocks the body kick.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Am pushes him away.
Machado clobbers Am with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Machado avoids the body shot from Am.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
Am lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Am stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Am misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Am throws out the jab.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Am counters with an outside leg kick.
Am falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Machado thows a leg kick but Am checks it #TD#
so Am counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machado 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado looking to control.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Am's guard. #REVB#
Machado content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Am working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Am keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that I Am will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a series of punches but Am moves out of range.
As Machado looks to move away, Am throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am misses with a hook.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado slips a jab from Am.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Am's leg but Am calmly moves out of range.
Am takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Am.
Machado misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Am displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Am swinging wildly here.
Am lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.#T2#
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Am can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action. #TD#
Am drags the fight down to the ground.
Am working a defensive guard but Machado manages to pass into side control anyway.
Machado laying and praying for a moment but Am takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Am is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Machado stands up from half guard.
Am misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Am uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
It looked like Am was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Am is predictable there
and Am takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Machado.#T4#
Machado misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado misses with a body shot.
I Am is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am misses with a low kick.
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Am scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Am misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to I Am.
I think Am 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Am!
I Am is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFL 002 Machado vs Lil Jon
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Jon.
Jon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jon throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado thows a body kick. Jon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jon throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jon. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Machado.
Jon lands with a good body shot.
Jon misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jon swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
As Jon looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Jon just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado swings for the body but Jon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Jon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Jon.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
A big left from Machado misses.
Jon avoids the body shot from Machado.
Jon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jon throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Jon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jon.
Jon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Jon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jon is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Jon. #T3#
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jon is just out of range.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jon to score with a decent uppercut.
Jon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Jon misses with a looping right.
Jon lands with a cross.
Jon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado. #CL#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Machado avoiding damage.
Jon blocking some punches.
Jon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon has Machado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machado just leaning against Jon, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado is trying to stall.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Jon's ribcage. Jon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
Machado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Jon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jon is defending well for now.
Machado is leaning against Jon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado is struggling to control the position.
Jon letting Machado take a breather here.
Machado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lil Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado takes a swing at Jon's ribcage but misses.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Jon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Jon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Jon misses with a looping left.
Jon sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Jon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Jon down.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Jon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Jon's ribs.
Machado swings for the body but Jon moves out of range.
Machado lands a nice hook to Jon's body. Jon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Jon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Jon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Jon throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Jon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jon thinking.
Jon misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Jon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jon.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jon lands with a cross.
Machado thuds a left hand into Jon's body.
Jon swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado misses with a low kick as Jon jumps back.
Machado avoids the body shot from Jon.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a body punch but Jon moves out of range.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws the left hand but Jon avoids the punch easily.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Jon.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Some wild striking there from Jon.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jon misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jon with a hook.
Machado sizes up Jon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jon lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado avoids the body shot from Jon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jon moves away.
Jon feints the counter takedown.
Jon throws a big shot that misses.
Jon lands a right hook to the body.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jon misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Jon lands an overhand right.
Jon lands a jab-cross combination.
Machado avoids the body shot from Jon.
Machado is looking to wear down Jon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon lands with a nice body punch.
Jon swings widly with a right hand
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Jon throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado digs a good hook to Jon's body.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.#T1#
Jon moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jon letting Machado take a breather here.#BC#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado scores with a three punch combo!
Lil Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machado scores with a body shot.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jon throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Jon backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jon tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon takes one on the button.
Jon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Jon throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Jon misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Machado instigates a clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Jon. #T3#
Jon being controlled against the cage.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado stalling the fight.
Jon wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Manny Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Jon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jon.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Jon.#TD2#
Jon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Machado controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself.
Jon is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon can do to turn this around?
Jon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jon postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado looking to sit in guard and control but Jon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jon throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Margera connects with a leg kick. Machado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Margera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Margera steps away.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.#T1#
Margera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Margera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a hook
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Margera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado misses the jab.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Margera throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Margera only half commits.
Margera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Margera misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Margera.
Machado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Machado scores with a body shot.
Margera lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Margera throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Margera's head back.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Margera's belly button to the back.
Margera moves away from the strike by Machado.
Margera thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Margera looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Margera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado lands with a hook. Margera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Margera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Margera motions for Machado to come forward. Margera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Margera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Margera seems unphased. #CL2#
Machado pushes Margera up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Margera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Margera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Margera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado motions for Margera to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Margera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Machado rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Margera slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Margera misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera stalls.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Margera pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Margera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A nice right hand lands inside from Margera.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado is stalling here.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Margera is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Margera lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Margera wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado looks to clinch
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Margera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Machado forces Margera back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado blocks a body shot from Margera.
Bam Margera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Margera has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Margera is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Margera into the cage.
Machado digs a right hand into Margera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Margera's gas tank.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado tries to circle away but Margera has him pinned against the cage.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Margera is keeping busy.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Machado content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Margera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
Margera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Margera misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Margera.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margera keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Margera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Margera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Margera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machado slips under a jab from Margera.
Margera scores with a head kick. Machado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Margera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Machado tries to clinch but Margera moves out of range.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Margera eats them both and turns towards Machado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Margera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
Margera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Margera working aggressively here.
Machado blocking some punches.
Margera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado slowing the pace effectively.
Machado is pushing Margera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Margera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.#T2#
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Margera has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Margera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Margera settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Margera's head.
Margera blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Machado misses the jab.
Margera slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Margera.
Machado cracks Margera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Margera slips under a jab.
Margera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Margera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machado will feel that in the morning.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Margera throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Margera throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Margera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Margera.
Margera scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one. #T4#
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!
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Margera is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Margera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado stuns Margera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Margera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Margera.
Machado clobbers Margera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
A relieved looking Manny Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Verbeek misses.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Verbeek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Verbeek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Verbeek checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Good work by Verbeek as he checks the leg kick.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verbeek wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verbeek scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Verbeek tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Verbeek.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Verbeek lands a right hand.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Verbeek throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Verbeek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verbeek lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Verbeek breaks from the clinch.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verbeek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Machado.#T3#
Verbeek misses with a right hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado thuds his right hand into Verbeek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Verbeek moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Machado rushes Verbeek and presses him up against the cage.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verbeek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Verbeek digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Crunch! Verbeek slams his shin into Machado's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Verbeek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Verbeek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verbeek throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verbeek.
Verbeek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Machado checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Verbeek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Verbeek throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Machado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verbeek counters with an outside leg kick.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a hook but Verbeek avoids it easily.
Verbeek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek keeps Machado at a distance using the push kick.
Machado checks a leg kick. #CL#
Verbeek clinches up against the cage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machado stalling against the cage.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Machado wants to break free but Verbeek has control.
Verbeek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Pat Verbeek has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
Machado is pushing Verbeek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Machado stalls.
Machado looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Machado.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado throws a body punch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Verbeek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verbeek.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Verbeek feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Verbeek's head but Verbeek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verbeek. Verbeek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verbeek throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verbeek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verbeek throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Verbeek walks into a left hand.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Verbeek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machado wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Verbeek needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
Machado throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Verbeek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verbeek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Machado cracks Verbeek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Machado misses
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
A swing and a miss from Verbeek.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado is looking to clinch but Verbeek is avoiding it.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machado wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
Verbeek tried to counter with a leg kick but Machado avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Machado.
Verbeek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado wants to get back to striking at distance but Verbeek won't allow it.
A short right from Verbeek on the inside. #T3#
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verbeek blocks an uppercut.
Verbeek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machado wants to stall.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verbeek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Verbeek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Verbeek scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado throws a series of punches but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verbeek lands with a good body shot.
Verbeek checks a low kick from Machado.
Verbeek avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Verbeek moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado is trying to push Verbeek away but Verbeek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Verbeek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verbeek is looking to counter punch.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Machado.
I think Verbeek 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!
Pat Verbeek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 398
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlowski with a hook.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Orlowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orlowski lands with a nice body kick.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Orlowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Orlowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado thows a leg kick but Orlowski checks it
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado feints and then cracks Orlowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orlowski down.
Orlowski takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado connects with a body shot.#T1#
Machado looks to throw the jab but Orlowski is out of range.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlowski is looking to counter punch.
Machado wants to slow Orlowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Orlowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Orlowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlowski misses the target.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Orlowski throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado wants to clinch up but Orlowski keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Machado misses with a double jab.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
Machado lands a jab to Orlowski's midsection.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
Machado takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses.
Orlowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Orlowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orlowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orlowski tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Orlowski back against the cage.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Orlowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Orlowski pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlowski misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Machado working hard to break the clinch.
Orlowski has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlowski.
Orlowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Orlowski - that landed with a thud.
Machado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orlowski is keeping busy.#BC2#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado moves away from the strike by Orlowski. #T4#
Orlowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlowski. Orlowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Orlowski's leg but Orlowski calmly moves out of range.
Orlowski tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Orlowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Orlowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlowski throws out the jab.
Machado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orlowski looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlowski under the eye.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlowski.
Orlowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Machado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Orlowski backing away here, and Machado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orlowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Orlowski rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado prevents a body shot from Orlowski.
Orlowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Orlowski. #T1#
Orlowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlowski misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Orlowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orlowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Orlowski avoids the body shot from Machado.
Orlowski looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlowski checks a leg kick.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Orlowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Orlowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Good leg kick by Machado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado moves away from the strike by Orlowski.
Orlowski throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Orlowski only half commits.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Orlowski moves away from the strike by Machado.
Orlowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado is looking to clinch but Orlowski is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Orlowski misses the target.
Machado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlowski under the eye.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orlowski.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Orlowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado. #T3#
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlowski throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Orlowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orlowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlowski lands the left hand.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Machado lands a jab to Orlowski's midsection.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado lands with a kick to the temple. Orlowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlowski rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado. #T4#
Orlowski has Machado pressed against the cage.
Orlowski blocks a body shot from Machado.
Orlowski prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
Karol Orlowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Orlowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Orlowski.
Orlowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlowski is working Machado over against the cage.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machado tries a body shot but Orlowski blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
Machado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlowski avoids it.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orlowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orlowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Machado is rocked!
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlowski finish him?
Orlowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Orlowski moved away.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlowski throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Machado misses with a hook. Orlowski ducked under it nicely.
Orlowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Orlowski throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Orlowski misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlowski checks a low kick from Machado.
Orlowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Orlowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orlowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machado swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Machado tests Orlowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado jabs Orlowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karol Orlowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Orlowski's ribs.#CL#
Orlowski moves into range and clinches up with Machado.
Orlowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Orlowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlowski lands a body shot. #BC2#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Orlowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlowski doesn't seem phased though.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Orlowski off the cage and back into range.
Machado throws a right and a left that Orlowski avoids nicely. #T3#
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Orlowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Machado wants to clinch up but Orlowski keeps it at a distance.
Orlowski misses with a wild body shot.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Orlowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado tries a low kick but Orlowski avoids it.
Orlowski throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado takes a swing at Orlowski's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Orlowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlowski.
Orlowski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orlowski connects with the punch.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Orlowski throws a head punch that misses.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlowski lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Machado breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orlowski misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Orlowski pounces like a tiger and cracks Machado with a vicious hook! Machado is down but not out! Orlowski follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karol Orlowski!

Event: Destiny Tuesday 56
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1#
Camora misses with a takedown
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Camora misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Machado moves out of range as Camora strikes.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Camora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camora tries a head kick but it misses.
Camora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camora's head.
Camora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado connects with the punch.
Camora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Camora shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machado working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Camora throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camora passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camora.
Camora throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Camora looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camora is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Camora controlling the action here.
Machado wants to control but Camora is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Machado is staying active underneath Camora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machado wants to control but Camora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado tries to roll over but Camora keeps him under control.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Camora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camora slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machado trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Camora looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Camora moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machado's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Machado blocks a jab.
Camora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Camora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machado lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Camora misses the target.
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado throws a low kick but Camora avoids it.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camora throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado punishes Camora's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Machado misses.
Camora lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Camora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machado misses with a body shot.
Camora throws a big counter combination but Machado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Camora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Camora backs off Machado throws a huge counter combo but Camora manages to avoid it all.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camora gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camora checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Camora takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado takes a swing at Camora's ribcage but misses.
Camora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camora throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to clinch but Camora moves out of range.
Camora connects with a jab.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camora misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Camora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a series of strikes. Camora will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camora.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camora misses with an uppercut.
Camora misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado feints a counter leg kick.
Good work by Camora as he checks the leg kick.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camora.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Camora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Machado pushes Camora up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Camora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado. #T2#
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Camora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Camora.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Camora blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Camora has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Camora looking for a takedown.
Camora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Camora 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Camora shoots in.
Camora misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Camora was not able to check.
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camora checks the leg kick.
Machado sizes up Camora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.
Machado digs a good hook to Camora's body. #T3#
Camora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camora misses with a head kick.
Camora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Camora fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Camora is out of range.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raf Camora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camora is able to avoid easily.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Camora shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camora gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camora ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado connects with a jab.
Camora looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camora lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Camora throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Camora is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado lands with a hook. Camora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Camora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado blocks a head kick by Camora.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camora throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Camora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camora somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camora.
Camora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Camora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Camora misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Camora takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
A head kick by Camora misses
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Camora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Camora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machado.
Machado connects with a leg kick. Camora looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camora misses with a few strikes there.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camora throws a head kick that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado looks to land a combination. Camora sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Camora to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machado seems keen to control Camora's posture.#T2#
Camora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camora's guard. #REVB#
Camora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado 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.
Machado throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camora wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raf Camora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado digs a good body shot into Camora's ribs.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camora.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camora dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Camora's head and hops out.
Camora throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camora back to the cage. Machado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado moves away from the strike by Camora.
Camora takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camora looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machado stalks Camora and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Camora's face. Camora staggers backwards, shaken.
Machado with a jab.
Camora shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raf Camora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado is looking to slow Camora down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Machado drives through and clinches with Camora against the cage.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Destiny 165: Haas vs Demaestri
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santa Cruz moves away.
Santa Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santa Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Santa Cruz on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado is trying to push Santa Cruz away but Santa Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santa Cruz avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Santa Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santa Cruz blocking some punches.
Santa Cruz misses with some punches.
Santa Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Santa Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado blocks a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machado after a bit of a struggle.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Santa Cruz.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Santa Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santa Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santa Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Santa Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Machado misses.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight right.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Santa Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Cruz avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado throws a right and a left that Santa Cruz avoids nicely.
Santa Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Santa Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Santa Cruz checks a low kick from Machado.
Santa Cruz slips a jab from Machado.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Santa Cruz shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santa Cruz trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Santa Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Santa Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Santa Cruz is now in half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santa Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Santa Cruz 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.
Machado is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Santa Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado 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.
#R2#
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santa Cruz.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santa Cruz with the counter takedown but Machado avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Santa Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Santa Cruz is looking to clinch.
Machado tries to work over Santa Cruz's front leg with a kick but Santa Cruz checks it.
It seemed like Santa Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Santa Cruz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Santa Cruz has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santa Cruz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Santa Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santa Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Santa Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santa Cruz working the ground and pound.
Santa Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santa Cruz off and has taken his back!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Machado keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Machado trying to control momentarily.
Santa Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machado raining down hammerfists from mount.
Santa Cruz is looking to improve his position but Machado isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Santa Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Santa Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Santa Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Santa Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado wants to free his trapped foot but Santa Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Santa Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
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.
Santa Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santa Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Santa Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Santa Cruz is looking for a triangle but Machado pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Santa Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Machado to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Santa Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Santa Cruz's knee but Santa Cruz avoids it well.
Santa Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Santa Cruz rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santa Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santa Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Santa Cruz lands an uppercut.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Santa Cruz controls his hands.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado tries to circle away but Santa Cruz has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Santa Cruz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent Santa Cruz from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machado seems keen to control Santa Cruz's posture.#T1#
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santa Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santa Cruz throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Santa Cruz controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Santa Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santa Cruz controlling the position.#SUB2#
Santa Cruz has an active guard here but Machado has managed to pass into half guard.
Santa Cruz is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santa Cruz avoid being mounted?
Santa Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SUB2#
Santa Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafael Santa Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado prevents Santa Cruz from improving his position.
Machado is trying to control the action in half guard but Santa Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado throws a sloppy body shot
and Santa Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado is looking to wear down Santa Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Santa Cruz blocks the low kick.
Santa Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machado tries to bum rush Santa Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Santa Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch but Machado moves away
and Machado counters with a nice body shot.
Santa Cruz thumps Machado with a low kick.
Santa Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Santa Cruz tries to clinch up.
Santa Cruz wants to clinch.
Santa Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santa Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machado throws a low kick but Santa Cruz avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Santa Cruz.
I think Santa Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Destiny 161: Tucker vs Machado
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Tucker slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tucker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Tucker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tucker is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.#CL#
Tucker moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tucker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tucker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.#CUT2#
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.#T1#
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tucker has Machado pressed against the cage.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tucker scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head. #T2#
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado blocking some punches.
Tucker is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tucker has his back to the cage.
Tucker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Machado is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado. #T3#
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Machado.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Machado.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Machado's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Machado misses with the head strike.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tucker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Tucker misses with an elbow over the top.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker is working Machado over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Machado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Tucker pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Tucker leaning against his opponent.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Tucker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
JJ Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machado avoids it.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado. #T1#
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Tucker's ribcage. Tucker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tucker throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Tucker.
Tucker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machado tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Machado tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow. #T2#
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!
Tucker working aggressively here.
Tucker just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Tucker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tucker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker tries to stall but Machado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Machado.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tucker.
Tucker presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker stalls.
Tucker is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Tucker into the cage.
The referee calls for Tucker to work.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Tucker lands a left hand. #T4#
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
A short uppercut from Tucker.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker taking a breather.
Tucker stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tucker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tucker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tucker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big right from Tucker misses.
JJ Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tucker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tucker backing away here, and Machado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado ducks right into an uppercut from Tucker.
Tucker looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Tucker misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado slips a straight right by Tucker.
Good leg kick by Machado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Machado circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Machado slips under a jab.#T1#
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.#CL#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tucker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machado can turn it around.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machado blocking some punches.
Tucker is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Tucker into the cage.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Machado misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado. #T2#
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Tucker is struggling to control the position.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tucker.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Tucker.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tucker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker stalling against the cage.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Machado.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tucker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Machado.
Machado lands a left hand.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machado takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Tucker lands a nice elbow.
Machado is looking to control Tucker's arms but Tucker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machado has his back to the cage.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Tucker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Machado misses with a hook.
Tucker scores with a punch to the head.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Machado connects with a body shot.#T1#
Machado throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Tucker takes one on the button.
Tucker wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a hook.
Tucker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tucker slips a straight right by Machado.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tucker slips a straight right by Machado.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado tries to move into range but Tucker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Machado swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Machado staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Tucker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker lands a head shot.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado misses with a body shot. #T3#
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Tucker's leg but Tucker calmly moves out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker backing away here, and Machado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Tucker.
Tucker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
JJ Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker lands a nice knee to the body.
Machado is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tucker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker lands an elbow that stopped Machado in his tracks for a moment.
Tucker working aggressively here. #T4#
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Machado is blocking nicely.
Tucker gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tucker pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
Machado working aggressively here.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Machado.
Tucker lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tucker.
Machado blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Machado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 JJ Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JJ Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Tucker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tucker is out of range.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Tucker with an uppercut!
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Tucker scores with a nice right hand.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a hook.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Tucker's leg but Tucker calmly moves out of range.
Tucker throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Machado misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tucker blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Tucker pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Tucker as the two fighters clinch.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Machado. #T2#
Tucker pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machado is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tucker pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker misses with an elbow strike.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker misses with some punches.
JJ Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Machado trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tucker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands. #T4#
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tucker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Tucker!
JJ Tucker retains his lightweight title!
JJ Tucker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Destiny 157: Sur vs. Gaultier
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.
Machado has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lopez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Machado wants to clinch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Machado pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Machado works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopez. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machado lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.#T2#
Machado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado blocks a jab.
Machado takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez lands with a nice body kick.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez thumps Machado with a low kick.
Lopez lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Machado misses.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Machado moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Machado tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado misses with a hook
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
Machado throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Machado backing up. Machado nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Machado was not able to check.
Machado tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machado with a jab.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machado misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Machado misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Machado in his tracks momentarily.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Machado feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Machado misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a head kick.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Machado.
Machado has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.#T4#
Machado lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
It appears Lopez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Machado looks to clinch
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Machado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Machado swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Machado throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range. #T1#
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Machado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Lopez looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machado misses with some punches.
Lopez is trying to maintain a safe position but Machado gets an underhook and turns Lopez into the cage.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Lopez trying to land knees to the body. #T2##BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Machado clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Machado misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopez.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Lopez slips a straight right by Machado.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
That kick from Machado tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Machado.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machado punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Machado.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Lopez. #T4#
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Lopez misses. #CL2#
Machado instigates a clinch.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Machado prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Lopez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manny Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lopez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado gave a mention to Revolution Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Miguel Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'no plan to retire! gonna clean up this division '.

Event: Destiny 153: Jitsu vs. Nelson
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Deegan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deegan.
Deegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deegan somewhat.
Deegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deegan.
A counter left hand to the body from Deegan misses its target.
Deegan throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Deegan with a body shot.
Machado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado misses with a looping right.#CL#
Deegan has managed to clinch. #TD#
Deegan pulls guard effortlessly.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deegan controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Deegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machado defends well.
Deegan is pulling down on Machado's head to control his posture.
Deegan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Machado trying to control the position.
Deegan stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Deegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Deegan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Deegan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deegan has Machado in his guard.#REVB#
Deegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deegan throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Machado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deegan wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado prevents Deegan from getting back to his feet.
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan looks to move to half guard but instead Machado has passed into mount! Damn!
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machado controlling from mount. #T4#
Deegan tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deegan regains half guard.
Machado content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deegan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.#CL#
Deegan clinches with his opponent.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deegan lands a shoulder strike.
Deegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deegan prevents a body shot from Machado. #TD#
Deegan successfully pulls guard.
Machado preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Deegan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deegan manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Deegan's guard.
Deegan is trying to keep Machado in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado preventing the sweep. #T1#
Machado is fighting to break Deegan's control of his arms but Deegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Deegan.
Deegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machado.
Deegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Deegan.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
Deegan fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Deegan walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Deegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machado lands with a straight right. Deegan didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Deegan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Machado rushes Deegan and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machado blocks it with crossed arms.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Deegan.
Knees to the body from Deegan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Deegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado. #TD#
Deegan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deegan manages to end up in side control.
Deegan laying and praying for a moment but Machado takes advantage and regains half guard.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cory Deegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Deegan pushes his legs off easily.
Deegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machado keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Deegan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Machado keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Deegan tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Deegan misses its intended target.
Machado slips a straight right by Deegan.
No luck for Deegan with that takedown attempt.
Deegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Machado throws a body punch but Deegan moves out of range.
Deegan connects with a jab.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Deegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Deegan. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Deegan off the cage and back into range.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deegan throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Machado drives through and clinches with Deegan against the cage. #T1#
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado tries a body shot but Deegan blocks it.
Deegan is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Deegan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Deegan blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Deegan looking for a takedown.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deegan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deegan lands a nice uppercut.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Deegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado wants to slow Deegan down by chopping away at his legs.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Cory Deegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Machado pushes Deegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Deegan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.#TD#
Deegan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Deegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Deegan wants to get back to full guard but Machado has mounted him!
Deegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machado.
Machado prevents Deegan from getting the reversal.
Machado working the ground and pound effectively.
Deegan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deegan 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.#T4#
Machado stalling.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deegan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machado has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deegan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deegan tries to hold on but Machado postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machado 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cory Deegan was interviewed post fight and said 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.

Event: Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sila, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sila scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila prevents a body shot from Machado.
Sila stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
Sila misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sila has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sila misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sila.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with a body punch. #T1#
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sila.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a body shot from Sila.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Machado is working for takedown but Sila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado tries to work over Sila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Sila working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machado obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sila struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands. #T2#
Machado misses with the head strike.
Sila has Machado pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila stalling the fight.
Sila continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sila prevents a body shot from Machado.
Sila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sila.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sila swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Sila presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands. #BC2#
Sila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Sila misses with a looping right.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Sila lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
Sila jabs at Machado's body.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sila throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Sila fails with the takedown
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sila misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Sila checks a low kick from Machado.
Sila lands a jab.
Machado throws a leg kick but Sila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Sila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sila is in Machado's guard.
Machado wants to hit a switch here but Sila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Sila landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!
Machado is trying desperately to improve position.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Machado wants to hold on but Sila pushes him away.
Sila throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machado is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Sila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Sila cracks Machado with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sila avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Sila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Sila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sila lands a couple of good shots and Machado has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Machado is keeping busy. #T3#
Sila gets his hands free as Machado looks to control.
Sila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machado.#SUB2#
Sila looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Machado rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Machado has a hand on Sila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sila content just to control the position here.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machado is pressing down on Sila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sila.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a body punch
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Sila. Sila maintains the clinch. #T1#
Machado leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sila scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
A short left from Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Afa Sila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado blocks a body shot from Sila. #T2#
Sila has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A shot in the inside from Sila.
Sila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
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!
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Sila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sila working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Sila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado is looking to wear down Sila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Sila takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila slips under a jab from Machado.
Sila throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Sila shoots in.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Sila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado cracks Sila with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Afa Sila just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there #TD2#
and Sila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sila.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sila manages to pass to side control.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado trying to control but Sila postures up.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg.
Machado is staying active underneath Sila, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Sila controlling the action here.
Sila wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Sila seems content to control.
Sila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sila gets a takedown into half guard.
Sila is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sila moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Sila dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Sila avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sila sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Sila's head back.
Sila lands with a nice body punch.
Sila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Machado tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Sila misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
As Sila backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machado throws a hook but Sila blocks it.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Sila.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sila doesn't seem bothered though.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila's corner calls for a 1-2. Sila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Sila backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Nice uppercut there from Sila.
Sila looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sila 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Afa Sila is the new lightweight champion!
Afa Sila managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BHP Clothing, into his post fight interview.

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