Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Cizek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machiels circles away quickly and effectively.
Cizek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machiels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cizek misses with a wild combination.
Machiels is looking to counter the offense by Cizek and move into the clinch.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Cizek misses its intended target.
Cizek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiels manages to avoid it.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiels moves away.
Cizek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machiels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machiels avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek works Machiels's body with a nice hook.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machiels swings for the body but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cizek lands with a shot to the body.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Machiels moved out of range.#CL#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Cizek won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machiels. #CUT#It looks like Cyril Cizek has been cut.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machiels avoiding damage.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek letting Machiels take a breather here.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Cizek.
Cizek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow. #T2#
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Machiels's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cizek working aggressively here.
Cizek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cizek misses with some punches.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Cizek is blocking nicely.
Cizek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Cizek looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cizek looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cizek's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Cizek tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Cizek back against the cage.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Machiels controls the action.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Cizek misses with the head strike.
Cizek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek misses with a body punch. #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!
Cizek stalls.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cizek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cizek managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Cizek blocks it.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cizek avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Cizek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cizek is keeping busy.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cizek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machiels wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hans Machiels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyril Cizek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cizek misses the jab.
Cizek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Machiels rushes Cizek and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cizek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cizek avoids it.
Cizek has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek lands a left hand.
Cizek swings wildly with an uppercut but Machiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.#T1#
Cizek managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Cizek.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cizek avoids it.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cizek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels avoiding damage.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
Cizek stalls.
Cizek lands a nice uppercut.
Cizek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cizek lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cizek avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Machiels.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Cizek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cizek lands a body punch.
Cizek scores with a shoulder strike.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Cizek lands a left hand.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cizek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cizek stalling in the clinch but Machiels improves position.
Machiels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Cizek is trying to maintain a safe position but Machiels gets an underhook and turns Cizek into the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Cizek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machiels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machiels blocks a body shot from Cizek.
Cizek tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Cizek back against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Cizek blocks it.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cizek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Cizek.
Cizek is working Machiels over against the cage.
Cizek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cizek lands with a right to the head.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cizek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Cizek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cizek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Cizek blocks with his arms.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Machiels stalling in the clinch but Cizek improves position.
Cizek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek looking to stall.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Cizek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machiels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cizek as Machiels tries to tie him up.
Cizek lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cyril Cizek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cyril Cizek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cizek throws a wild body kick that Machiels sees coming a mile off.
Machiels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cizek manages to circle out of the way.
Cizek throws a nice head kick!
Machiels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cizek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machiels scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Cizek blocks the leg kick.
Machiels needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cizek throws the left hand but Machiels avoids the punch easily.
Cizek misses the jab.
Cizek connects with a body shot that sends Machiels's belly button to the back.
Machiels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cizek just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Cizek circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cizek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Cizek circles away.
Cizek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machiels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Machiels checks a low kick from Cizek.
Cizek throws a hook but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cizek misses.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Cizek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cizek throws the left hand but Machiels avoids the punch easily.
Cizek checks a low kick from Machiels.
Cizek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machiels tries to counter by clinching up but Cizek breaks away and moves out of range.
Machiels is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cizek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Cizek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cizek.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Cizek. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machiels as Cizek tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Cizek.
The referee calls for Cizek to work.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cizek.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cizek is keeping busy.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Cizek.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machiels or not.
Machiels misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Cizek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cizek.
Cizek misses with a punch on the inside.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Cizek is blocking nicely. #T3#
Cizek has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Cizek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Cizek avoids the damage to the body.
Cizek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cizek blocks it with crossed arms.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cizek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cizek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cizek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machiels.
Cizek throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiels.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cizek.
Machiels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Cizek blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cizek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cizek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek has Machiels pressed against the cage.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Hans Machiels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cizek working aggressively here.
Cizek scores with a shot to the side of Machiels's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cizek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cizek is leaning against Machiels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cizek avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cizek.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cizek is defending well for now.
Cizek works on Machiels's body with a couple of short punches.
Cizek misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cizek 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!

Event: CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by Machiels misses
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Machiels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Martins is avoiding it.
Martins digs a good hook to Machiels's body.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses
and Martins counters with a straight right hand.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Machiels.
Hans Machiels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiels wants to clinch.#CL2#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins is stalling here.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely.
Machiels is trying to stall. #T1#
Machiels avoids the elbow strike from Martins, against the cage.
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins landing knees to the head.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Martins landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Machiels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels'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.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Machiels is blocking nicely. #BC#
Martins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machiels blocks a head kick by Martins.
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels moves to clinch but Martins breaks away
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Machiels gets a clinch.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins tries to stall but Machiels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiels avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face. #T4#
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martins's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins trying to stall but Machiels improves his position.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machiels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Martins blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martins lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
Martins lands with a hook. Machiels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Martins. That snapped Machiels's head back.
A head kick misses from Martins.
Machiels wants to counter with a clinch but Martins pushes him away.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machiels misses with a lunging right hand
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
Machiels staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Martins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machiels doesn't seem phased though.
Martins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machiels darts in trying to clinch
and Machiels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Machiels misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins connects with a nice looking jab.
Machiels slips under a jab from Martins.
Diogo Martins is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiels.
Martins thuds a left hand into Machiels's body.
Martins misses the jab.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Machiels clinches up with Martins and pushes him back against the cage.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Martins is blocking nicely.
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Machiels is struggling to control the position.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels is trying to maintain a safe position but Martins gets an underhook and turns Machiels into the cage.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machiels can do to turn this around?
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Martins blocks an elbow strike.
Martins misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins avoiding damage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins just leaning against Machiels, taking a breather.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Martins 's eye.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Martins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martins avoiding damage.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martins blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Machiels improves position.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Martins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Machiels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Machiels throws a body kick that misses.
Martins throws a big counter combination but Machiels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machiels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martins stalks Machiels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machiels's face. Machiels staggers backwards, shaken.
Machiels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martins counters with a series of strikes. Machiels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machiels throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machiels moves to clinch but Martins breaks away
and Martins counters with a low kick, right behind Machiels 's knee.
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martins.
Machiels tries to clinch up
enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Machiels tries to clinch up
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins misses with a body shot.
Machiels tries to clinch
and Martins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins fails to land with a series of punches.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Machiels's head but Machiels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machiels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Machiels clinches.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Machiels blocks with his arms.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels scores a nice knee to the body.
Machiels stalling in the clinch.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Martins'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.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Machiels.
Martins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Machiels just leaning against Martins, taking a breather.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martins is defending well for now.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machiels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Martins blocks it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martins avoids it.
Martins landing knees to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiels blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels wants to stall.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martins 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!

Event: CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Machiels has Kai up against the cage in a clinch.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai. #BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Kai misses with a body shot. #CL#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kai takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machiels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kai's brow.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Kai 's eye.
Kai takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
Machiels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Kai in his tracks for a moment.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Kai managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels. #T1#
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Machiels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kai's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Kai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow inside that Kai shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Menes Kai has been cut.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Machiels moves out of range easily. #CL#
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #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!#BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kai duly obliges.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Machiels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machiels.
Machiels tries to counter by clinching up but Kai breaks away and moves out of range.
Machiels avoids the head kick by Kai.
Machiels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai throws a series of punches but Machiels avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai staying out of range there.
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Machiels is looking to counter the offense by Kai and move into the clinch.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiels manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kai misses.
Machiels half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Machiels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Machiels is just out of range.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it. #CL#
Machiels forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kai obliges.
I was talking to Machiels's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kai managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Kai.#CL#
Machiels gets a clinch.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kai avoids the elbow strike from Machiels, against the cage.
Machiels keeps control of Kai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai throws a head kick but Machiels moves out of range.
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machiels throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machiels.
Machiels throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Kai in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Machiels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machiels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Machiels clinches with his opponent.
Kai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kai up against the cage.
Kai dodges an elbow strike from Machiels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hans Machiels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Menes Kai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Machiels throws a leg kick that misses.
Machiels slips a straight right by Kai.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
Kai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kai with a jab.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machiels wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
A head kick from Kai lands but Machiels takes it in his stride.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kai misses with a straight left.
Machiels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Machiels's head but Machiels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Machiels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Machiels off the cage and back into range.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.
Machiels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machiels drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Machiels takes one on the button.
Machiels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kai throws a fast counter high kick but Machiels manages to duck under it in time.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai with a hook.#T2#
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiels moves away.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!#CL#
Machiels has managed to clinch.
Hans Machiels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kai dodges an elbow strike from Machiels.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machiels as Kai tries to tie him up.
Kai lands a nice elbow.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kai avoids it.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels pushes off an throws an elbow but Kai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai swinging wildly here.
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kai tries to keep at a distance but Machiels has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kai avoids it.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machiels lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Machiels.
Kai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiels.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kai blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kai managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels. #BC2#
Kai manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai throws a right and a left that Machiels avoids nicely.
Machiels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiels moves away.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Menes Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Machiels is just out of range.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Machiels clinches.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Kai's ribcage.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Menes Kai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Menes Kai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Machiels ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Machiels avoids the head kick by Kai.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Kai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai misses with a hook. Machiels ducked under it nicely.
Kai lands with an uppercut that bounces Machiels off the cage and back into range.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Kai.
Machiels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Machiels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kai lands a nice shot that snaps Machiels's head back.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Machiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiels moves away.
Kai swings for the body but Machiels moves out of range.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Machiels counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
Machiels wants to clinch.#T2#
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiels.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kai lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Machiels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machiels takes one to the chin there.
Kai throws a body punch but Machiels moves out of range.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machiels tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machiels moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiels wants to clinch.#CL#
Kai gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Machiels misses with an elbow strike.
Kai tries to stall but Machiels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Machiels is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Kai managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Kai looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai tests Machiels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machiels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machiels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Machiels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai works the jab nicely.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menes Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menes Kai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kai 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Menes Kai!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Menes Kai!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Menes Kai!

Menes Kai wins by unanimous decision!
Menes Kai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Machiels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machiels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell catches Machiels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Campbell back into the cage.#BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Machiels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campbell is defending well for now.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels scores a nice knee to the body.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campbell avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels landing knees to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Nico Campbell has been cut.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Campbell's face.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Machiels is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campbell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Campbell's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell tries to circle away but Machiels has him pinned against the cage.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Campbell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Campbell won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels lands an elbow inside that Campbell shrugs off.
Machiels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machiels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campbell up against the cage.
Machiels continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campbell is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Machiels has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels lands a nice elbow.
Machiels landing knees to the body. #T3#
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Machiels has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Campbell - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Machiels, and another! Campbell is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hans Machiels!

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machiels to the mat! Machiels manages to get full guard.
Machiels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Machiels is having none of it.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Machiels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Machiels stands and steps away. Alvarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machiels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it. #CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##TD#
Alvarez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Machiels tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Machiels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Machiels is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Machiels gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Machiels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machiels being controlled here, momentarily.
Machiels controlling the position.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Machiels.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Machiels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Machiels has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machiels wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Machiels isn't so interested in that idea.
Machiels tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Machiels looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machiels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Machiels controlling from the top position.
Machiels trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hans Machiels will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Machiels tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Machiels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machiels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machiels controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Machiels keeps moving.
Machiels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Machiels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Machiels tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Machiels is stalling in the full guard.
Machiels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez is trying to buck Machiels off.#T2#
Machiels is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez prevents Machiels from moving into mount.
The referee asks Machiels politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Machiels prefers to stall for the moment though.
Machiels is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Alvarez prevents Machiels from moving into mount.
Machiels keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is not content to let Machiels control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machiels trying to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Machiels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machiels pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Machiels dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Machiels avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Machiels is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Machiels landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jackson Alvarez has been cut.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Alvarez won't want to take too many of those.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Machiels manages to get underhooks.
Machiels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machiels landing knees to the head.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machiels prevents it.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machiels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machiels throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machiels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machiels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machiels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machiels dodges the punch combination from Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiels.
Nice jab there from Machiels.
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiels tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Machiels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Machiels up, before dumping him to the ground. Machiels manages to land in guard.

Machiels pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Machiels is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Machiels's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Machiels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machiels 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Machiels!

Event: SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Machiels forces Aydin back against the cage and clinches.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
Aydin lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Aydin breaks from the clinch.
Aydin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Machiels darts in and clinches Aydin up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machiels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aydin's brow.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Aydin is trying to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling him.
We've been informed that Machiels has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Aydin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Aydin tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Aydin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Machiels rushes Aydin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aydin jabs at Machiels's body.
Aydin lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target. #T1#
Aydin lands with a straight right. Machiels didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.#CL2#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aydin tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Aydin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aydin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Aydin avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body. #TD#
Aydin pulls Machiels into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Aydin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machiels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aydin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Machiels postures up.
Machiels trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Aydin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machiels has his hands clasped together but Aydin extends and breaks Machiels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aydin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harun Aydin!
A relieved looking Harun Aydin 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: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Aydin tests Machiels's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aydin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machiels smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Machiels pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.
Machiels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harun Aydin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Aydin breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aydin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Machiels.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aydin is defending well for now.#BC#
Aydin manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Aydin throws a jab when Machiels was well out of range.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aydin's face.
Machiels letting Aydin take a breather here.
Machiels tries to stall but Aydin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aydin avoids the damage to the body.
Aydin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machiels up against the cage.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aydin is struggling to control the position.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aydin is defending well for now.
Aydin blocks an elbow strike.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Aydin blocks an elbow strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Aydin pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machiels is aware though and is defending well.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #SUB#
Machiels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machiels has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machiels wanted to stand there but Aydin had control of the position. #SUB#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily. #SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.#T3#
Machiels is fighting to break Aydin's control of his arms but Aydin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machiels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machiels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machiels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machiels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Machiels has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aydin looking to control.
Machiels wants to stand but Aydin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aydin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aydin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aydin, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Machiels clinches.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Aydin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Aydin pulls Machiels into guard.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.
Machiels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Machiels tries to pass.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machiels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #SUB#
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels tries to stand but Aydin is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aydin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aydin wants to pass the guard but Machiels is keeping the position.
Machiels pulls Aydin in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machiels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machiels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aydin is looking for a triangle here but Machiels uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machiels trying to control the position but Aydin is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machiels tries to move to mount but Aydin blocks the move with his legs.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin stops Machiels from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Aydin's face as Machiels controls the position.
Harun Aydin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machiels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aydin keeps working.
Aydin tries to buck Machiels off but Machiels is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiels controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin can't do much from the bottom here.
Machiels passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aydin!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aydin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Aydin gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Aydin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiels.
Aydin takes an elbow to the temple.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aydin is blocking nicely.
Aydin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aydin is trying to pull guard but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Aydin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target. #CL2#
Machiels has closed the distance and engaged Aydin in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin. #T1#
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aydin blocks it. #BC#
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
Aydin misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Machiels moves into the clinch successfully.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harun Aydin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Aydin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels pushes off an throws an elbow but Aydin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aydin misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aydin can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Aydin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aydin lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aydin misses with a body shot.
Machiels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Machiels forces Aydin back against the cage and clinches.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machiels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aydin's brow.
Machiels lands a damaging elbow.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Aydin blocks with his arms.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Aydin tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Aydin tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Aydin in his tracks for a moment.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Aydin successfully pulls guard.
Machiels sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machiels looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily. #SUB#
Machiels is sitting in close to Aydin's body. Aydin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Machiels is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Machiels is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aydin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harun Aydin!
After winning the bout, Harun Aydin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Aydin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Aydin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Aydin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Aydin tries to keep at a distance but Machiels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aydin avoids a wild elbow strike from Machiels.
Aydin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Aydin jumps into guard, dragging Machiels to the mat.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Machiels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machiels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Machiels tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin wants to sweep here but Machiels controlling him for the moment.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machiels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machiels has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Machiels tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Aydin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily. #T2#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Aydin can't keep his opponent in guard - Machiels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aydin tries to roll over but Machiels keeps him under control.
Machiels is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Aydin actively working from the bottom here.
Machiels trying to control from half guard but Aydin is working away.
Aydin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machiels is working away from the top position though.
Aydin tries to roll over but Machiels keeps him under control.
Machiels wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin manages to get to full guard.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machiels controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily. #SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machiels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machiels trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harun Aydin 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#
Aydin missing with a left hand there. Machiels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aydin misses with a straight right.
Aydin misses the jab.
Machiels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aydin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Aydin's ribcage.
Aydin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machiels walks away with a smile on his face. Aydin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machiels slips a jab from Aydin.
Aydin lands a glancing blow to the side of Machiels's head.#CL#
Machiels has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch.
Machiels misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Machiels misses.
Machiels slips a straight right by Aydin.
Machiels tries to counter by clinching up but Aydin breaks away and moves out of range.
Aydin misses with a hook. Machiels ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Machiels drives through and clinches with Aydin against the cage. #T1#
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels lands an elbow inside.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hans Machiels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harun Aydin.
Aydin managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels working Aydin over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Aydin jumps into guard, dragging Machiels to the mat.
Aydin is breathing heavily.
Aydin has a closed guard, preventing Machiels from standing up.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #T2#
Aydin is trying to keep Machiels in close.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin managing to control the position.
Machiels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin trying to control the position.
Machiels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machiels's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machiels defends well.
Aydin wants to improve his position but instead Machiels has moved into half guard. #T3#
Aydin is staying active underneath Machiels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machiels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aydin wants to control but Machiels is keeping busy.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Machiels sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back.
Harun Aydin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aydin tries to get to full guard but Machiels has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiels pulls his head out easily. #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.
Machiels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiels pulls his head out easily.
Machiels is trying to control. Aydin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aydin is trying to get back to full guard.
Machiels trying to control from half guard but Aydin is working away.
Machiels controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Machiels takes the fight into the clinch.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Aydin blocks with his arms.
Aydin is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Aydin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aydin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machiels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiels is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machiels trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Machiels postures up.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin controls Machiels momentarily but Machiels frees himself.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aydin cracks Machiels with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##CL2#
Aydin closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aydin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machiels is defending well for now.
Aydin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aydin blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Aydin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machiels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Stalling in the clinch from Machiels.
Machiels stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Machiels for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Aydin tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels throws an elbow but it misses.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aydin's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aydin avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Aydin in his tracks for a moment.
Aydin trying to land knees to the body.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels stands there with Aydin around his waist. Aydin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hans Machiels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harun Aydin.#TD2#
Aydin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aydin trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Machiels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machiels 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Machiels!

Event: SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Machiels is defending well.
Machiels is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Machiels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Machiels wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machiels tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva prevents Machiels from improving his position.
Machiels manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Machiels can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machiels is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Machiels is looking to improve his position.
Machiels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Machiels is keeping the position.
Machiels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machiels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Machiels is keeping the position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machiels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machiels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Machiels wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machiels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machiels sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machiels manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Silva passes Machiels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machiels pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Machiels is looking to improve his position.
Machiels trying to control but Silva postures up. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machiels is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machiels defends it well. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machiels is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Machiels is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Silva!

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