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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 2798 p4p, 1675 weight class) and Hans Machiels (ranked 248 p4p, 160 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machiels's choice of entrance music: Rampage Anthem. Hans Machiels acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiels tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Machiels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machiels takes one on the button.
Aalto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto misses with a body kick.
Machiels ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Aalto keeps the fight on the outside.
Machiels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aalto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machiels takes the fight into the clinch.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Aalto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Aalto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
A right hook to the body lands for Aalto.
Aalto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Aalto tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aalto lands a right hand.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Aalto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto lands a body punch.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto digs a right hand underneath Machiels's ribcage. Machiels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
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 Aalto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto presses Machiels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aalto.
Aalto dodges an elbow strike from Machiels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Aalto misses with the head strike.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aalto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels is looking to control Aalto's arms but Aalto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machiels pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Aalto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Aalto tries a body shot but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels has Aalto pushed against the cage.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aalto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
Aalto digs a right hand underneath Machiels's ribcage. Machiels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Machiels.
Machiels taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aalto can't find room to land a body shot as Machiels controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Aalto's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Aalto tries a body shot but Machiels blocks it.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
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 Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiels.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a looping right.
Aalto throws a looping overhand right but Machiels ducks down to avoid it.
Machiels wants to counter the offense by Aalto and move into the clinch position.
Machiels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto looks to land a body kick but Machiels moved away.
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiels.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Aalto has been cut.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aalto blocks it.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aalto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto presses Machiels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiels is looking to control Aalto's arms but Aalto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Aalto pushes Machiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aalto avoids it.
Machiels blocking some punches.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aalto is defending well for now.
Machiels is trying to maintain a safe position but Aalto gets an underhook and turns Machiels into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto blocks an elbow strike from Machiels.
Aalto lands with a right to the head.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aalto lands a body punch.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Machiels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Aalto gets through Machiels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aalto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aalto lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aalto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto working aggressively here.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aalto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aalto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aalto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Michael Aalto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Aalto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aalto gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machiels obliges.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Aalto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Aalto fails to land.
Aalto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machiels slows down the pace here.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Aalto won't want to take too many of those.
Aalto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aalto working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aalto avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiels controls his hands.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aalto is defending well for now.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Aalto misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aalto avoids it.
Aalto misses with some punches.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Machiels.
A right hook to the body lands for Aalto.
Machiels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Machiels.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aalto avoids the damage to the body.
Aalto lands a shoulder strike.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aalto tries a body shot but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
Machiels lands an elbow inside.
Aalto lands a body shot.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Aalto avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Machiels avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aalto is blocking nicely.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aalto blocks it with crossed arms.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Aalto.
Still in the clinch, Aalto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machiels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Machiels working Aalto over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machiels takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Aalto on the inside.
Aalto pushes Machiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aalto is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machiels.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aalto.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Aalto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aalto throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aalto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels prevents a body shot from Aalto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aalto.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Aalto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machiels has Aalto pressed against the cage.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aalto pushes Machiels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiels.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machiels's elbow.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Aalto.
Well Aalto 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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