PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 2794 p4p, 2580 weight class) and Hans Machiels (ranked 264 p4p, 251 weight class). Machiels has chosen Rampage Anthem as his entrance music. Topf Deckel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Deckel
vs
Machiels

172 cm
27
166
7 - 12 - 0

172 cm
26
157
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

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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 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiels lands a glancing blow to the side of Deckel's head.

Machiels pushes Deckel up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machiels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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 tries to land a knee to the head but Deckel blocks with his arms.
Machiels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Deckel is blocking nicely.
Machiels taking a breather.
Deckel avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deckel blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Deckel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been hearing reports that Deckel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deckel being controlled against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deckel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Deckel blocks with his arms.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels with a knee to the head.

It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Deckel 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. Deckel is defending well for now.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent 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. Deckel is defending well for now.
Deckel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deckel is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deckel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels lands an elbow just above Deckel 's eye.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deckel managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels effectively controlling the action here.
Machiels prevents Deckel from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deckel is keeping busy.
Deckel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Deckel won't want to take too many of those.
Machiels looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Machiels.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deckel blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machiels throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Deckel throws a body punch but Machiels moves out of range.
Machiels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Deckel misses its target.

Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Deckel is blocking nicely.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deckel.
Deckel wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Machiels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiels.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Deckel pulls guard effortlessly.
Deckel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machiels's guard.

Deckel won't allow Machiels to sweep him here.
Machiels pulls Deckel in to control the position.

Machiels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckel stopping the sweep attempt from Machiels.

Deckel drops back looking for a leg! Machiels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machiels manages to kick Deckel off! Deckel jumps back into Machiels's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deckel advances to half guard.
Machiels keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Deckel is working for a kimura but Machiels is defending it quite comfortably.
Deckel passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Deckel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machiels can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Deckel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machiels turns into him and now he's in Deckel's guard.

Deckel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deckel keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckel trying to keep a closed guard but Machiels is proving a slippery customer.
Machiels trying to control but Deckel is working from the bottom.
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deckel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Deckel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Machiels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deckel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machiels, into his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckel stays in close to Machiels's body and controls the position.
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.
The cut man is working on Topf Deckel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deckel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deckel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machiels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deckel managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Deckel dodges an elbow strike from Machiels.
Deckel managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Deckel blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels working Deckel over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deckel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deckel avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Deckel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machiels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machiels effectively controlling the action here.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deckel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels misses with a low kick.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Deckel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Machiels has Deckel up against the cage in a clinch.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckel avoids it.
Deckel goes for a takedown attempt but Machiels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Topf Deckel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deckel checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machiels instigates a clinch.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels stalling the fight.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deckel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckel avoids it.
Deckel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Deckel's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deckel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deckel avoids it.
Deckel wants to take the fight to the mat but Machiels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Deckel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Deckel won't want to take too many of those.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Deckel blocks with his arms.
Machiels misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Deckel blocks it.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Deckel avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machiels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machiels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Topf Deckel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Machiels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deckel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machiels gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Machiels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machiels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30

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