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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Machiels (ranked 6314 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Harun Aydin (ranked 501 p4p, 412 weight class). Aydin has chosen Mockingbird - Eminem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 cm 20 157 0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm 22 156 3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Excellent MT Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harun Aydin! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aydin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. 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. 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.
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. Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. 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. 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. Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully. Aydin being controlled here, momentarily. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Machiels controls from within his opponent's guard. Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
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! 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. 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. 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. Machiels has managed to clinch.
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. Machiels drives through and clinches with Aydin against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. 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. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. 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. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. 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. Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiels pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Machiels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Aydin actively working from the bottom here. 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.
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!
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. 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. 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. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. 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. 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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Aydin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aydin trying to control the position here. 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!
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energy
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hype
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